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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    Speed rating
    The speed rating is part of the tire identification. It specifies the speed range for which the tire is approved. ...

    Cleaning the exterior lighting
      Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lights with a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. Only use cleaning agents or cleaning ...

    Trunk emergency release (Sedan)
    You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle with the emergency release button. Briefly press emergency release button 1. The trunk lid unlocks and opens. The trunk lid can be unlocked ...