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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Transmission positions
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position P() unless the
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. In addition to
engaging the parking ...
Seat belt
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for
six seconds.
The seat belt war ...
M-Class in the Market
It's a bitter pill for a reviewer to swallow when you see a test car do so
many things so right, yet fall short in a few key areas. Most shoppers — even
most car reviewers — won't get to spend as ...