Mercedes-Benz M-Class

With the 2012 M-Class, Mercedes brings the comfortable, luxurious driving experience of its flagship S-Class sedan to its most popular SUV.

If you don't like to be disturbed by the world around you when you drive, this redesigned luxury SUV is for you.

We tested the ML350 Bluetec, which is powered by a 240-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 diesel engine and gets an EPA-estimated 20/27 mpg city/highway. Its starting price is $50,490, but with options our as-tested price climbed to $64,465. To see a side-by-side comparison with the similar Audi Q7 and BMW X5, click here.

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DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the speedometer
When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or two segments 2 in the set speed range light up. For design reasons, the speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set ...

The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is new, the more satisfied you will be with its performance in the future. • Drive at varying vehicle speeds and engine speeds for the first 1000 mile ...

Vehicles with automatic transmission
•► Shift the transmission to position P. Using the SmartKey •► Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it. The immobilizer is activated.•► Apply the p ...