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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    Unlocking and opening doors from the inside
    You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof locks. Only open the ...

    Playing back the contents of a category or folder
    Select the category or folder by turning the COMAND controller. Press the COMAND controller for longer than two seconds. The content of the category or folder selected is played in accor ...

    Individual seats for the passengers in the rear, for the first time fitted with ISOFIX child seat attachments
    Two individual seats in the rear provide a particularly comfortable experience in the second row. These seats are well-liked for their extensive lateral support which comes from the contouring. Th ...