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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    Hiding display messages
    You can hide some display messages with a low priority. You can hide some display messages with a low priority. – Press the or button on the steering wheel to hide the display message. The dis ...

    Correct driver's seat position
    Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjustment (). Check whether you have adjusted seat 3 properly. Electrical seat adjustment () When adjusting the seat, make sure: you are as far away f ...

    Basic telephone menu (Bluetooth® interface)
    To call up the telephone menu: press the function button once or twice. If the mobile phone is ready for use, the following display appears: Example display: telephone basic menu (Bluetooth® ...