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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    Lowering the vehicle
    WARNING Vehicles with a spare wheel with a collapsible spare wheel only: do not inflate the collapsible spare wheel until it has been mounted. Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using the ...

    Elegant and Modern
    The S-Class commands respect. The sedan's strong visual presence is highlighted by a sleek front end that incorporates triangular headlights and a classic Mercedes grille. The edges of the headlig ...

    Opening
    Press the button on the SmartKey. Pull handle 1. Raise the tailgate. Vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate: if you pull handle 1 and keep it in this position, you can open the tailga ...