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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    Activating/deactivating
    To activate: press the button. The indicator lamp in the button lights up. To switch off: press the button. The indicator lamp in the button goes out. The cooling with air dehumidificat ...

    General notes
    If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key. If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door or the trunk lid/ tailgate, th ...

    Connecting another mobile phone
    If you have authorized more than one mobile phone, you can switch between the individual phones. You can only switch to another authorized phone if you are not currently making a call. Selec ...