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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    Overview
    Function 1 COMAND display 2 COMAND controller and function buttons 3 Telephone keypad ...

    INTERIOR
    In keeping with E350's stunning exterior, the well-appointed interior was equally gorgeous. It stuns with bright chrome accents on the instrument cluster and center stack and an optional burl waln ...

    Important safety notes
    If a tire pressure monitor system is installed, the vehicle's wheels have sensors that monitor the tire pressures in all four tires. The tire pressure monitor warns you when the pressure drops ...