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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    Safety systems
    Display messages Unavailable See Operator's Manual Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions Risk of accident ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), BA ...

    Cleaning the headliner and carpets
      Headliner: use a soft brush or a cleaning agent recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz to remove heavy soiling.   Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning agents recommended ...

    Special seat belt retractor
    All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are equipped with a special seat belt retractor. When activated, the special seat belt retractor ensures the seat belt will not slacken once the ch ...