Under the Hood

The ML350 carries a 232-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 engine, while the ML500 comes with a 288-hp, 5.0-liter V-8. Both models use a five-speed-automatic transmission with a manual shift gate. The permanently engaged four-wheel-drive system has a Low-range gear setting, and it distributes power among the four wheels as needed to maintain traction. Unlike its X5 and RX 330 rivals, Mercedes insists that the M-Class is a true offroad vehicle.

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    Picture settings
    Overview You can select these settings in video DVD and AUX mode. Instructions for AUX mode are detailed later. Adjusting the brightness, contrast and color Switch on video DVD mode. To sh ...

    Displaying navigation instructions
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    Important information
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