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.
See also:
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
Observe the "Important safety
notes"
section.
At speeds above approximately
20 mph (30 km/h), BAS PLUS assists ...
Chassis and suspension: Agile handling and high comfort
The AGILITY CONTROL suspension, which is standard equipment in both the
C-Class Saloon and Estate, harmonises perfectly with the dynamic design. It is
based on an amplitude-dependent damping syste ...
Maximum load rating
The maximum load rating in kilograms or
pounds is the maximum weight for which a
tire is approved. ...