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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Selecting the ideal shift range
Press the selector lever to the
left towards D– and hold it in position.
or
Pull the left-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter and hold it in position.
The automatic transmission shifts to the ...
New dimensions in energy efficiency
The performance of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class engines becomes particularly
apparent when looking at the reduced energy requirements coupled with a marked
increase in power output per litre for the ...
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
The TWR specifies the maximum permissible
weight that the ball coupling of the trailer tow
hitch can support. ...