Mercedes-Benz M-CLASS Automobile User Manual


 
The road, the weather and even the planet each have their own ways of placing ever- changing demands
on drivers — usually all at once. But under any conditions, the advanced performance systems of the
M-Class take change in stride. State- of-the- art Direct Injection gasoline and BlueTEC clean diesel
engines deliver immediate response, yet pay long- term dividends in efficiency and ultralow emissions.
With every move of each wheel, the innovative AGILITY CONTROL reads the road surface and instantly
adjusts. So its quick, sharp reflexes don’t compromise the silky ride. In the new On/Off-Road Package,
AIRMATIC suspension combines adaptive damping, 4-wheel level control and even a Sport mode — so
its benefits can be enjoyed in weekend adventures and everyday driving. And in every season, available
4matic
all -wheel drive constantly sends the engine’s torque to the wheels that can use it best. And
since it’s compact, lightweight and nimble, it’s also effective in dry corners, and efficient year- round.
Power on the forefront. A line of innovative Direct Injection
powerplants generate more power and torque from less fuel.
Three gasoline engines can fine-tune their fuel and spark in a
millisecond, for a torrent of torque with a trickle of emissions.
Choose from a 302-hp V-6 in the ML 350, a 402-hp biturbo
V-8 in the ML 550 4matic, and a handcrafted 518-hp biturbo
V-8 in the ML 63 AMG. Or consider the remarkable ML 350
BlueTEC, with a turbocharged clean diesel V-6 that generates
more torque than many V-8s yet returns up to 27 highway
mpg.
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BlueTEC, arguably the world’s most advanced diesel
technology, converts its nitrogen oxide emissions into the
pure, earth-friendly elements of nitrogen and oxygen.
Control at your fingertips. Engineered for smoother, more
efficient performance, the 7-speed automatic transmission
features an electronic selector and sporty paddle shifters —
allowing complete control of gear changes without taking a
hand from the Premium leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Confidence in any season. Wet road or dry, available 4matic
all-wheel drive helps turn power into performance. Its 4-wheel
Electronic Traction System (4-ETS) continually redistributes
torque to the wheels with the best grip — even if that’s a single
wheel.
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A permanent 50:50 front/rear torque split helps make
handling rewarding on dry roads, too. There’s also an ML 350
with rear-wheel drive, combining even greater efficiency with
balanced handling that’s sportier than front-wheel-drive SUVs.
Precision to go. Standard 19" wheels are both road-hugging
and eye -catching. Bold 20" wheels — 21" on the ML 63 AMG —
are optional. The independent AGILITY CONTROL suspension
continually balances refined comfort with precise feedback.
Rugged in the rough. A new On/Off-Road Package for the
all -wheel-drive ML 350 and ML 550 4matic adds AIRMATIC
suspension, a 2-speed transfer case and a front underride
skid plate. A rotary selector on the console offers six driving
programs: Auto, Sport, Snow, Trailer and two Off-road modes,
both of which increase the ride height and fording depth.
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UNCONDITIONAL RESPONSE
IN THE MOST DEMANDING CONDITIONS.