Mercedes-Benz M-CLASS User Manual

2013

M-CLASS

INVENTION IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

ML 350 shown above with optional Palladium Silver metallic paint, 20" t win 5 -spoke w heels, PARKTRONIC and Premium 1 Package. ML63 AMG shown at right with optional D iamond White metallic paint, 21" AMG twin 5

-spoke wheels, Panorama roof an d Driver Assistance Package.

The accomplishment of invention has never been a resting place, but rather a springboard for what comes next. True innovators know that creating something new sets in motion

a journey of turning new into better, and better into a continually advancing best. Much like the spirit of invention, the appeal of an SUV is also about imagining where you could go

with it. No SUV in history has brought that to life — your life — like the M- Class. In its original form, it was ﬁrst to unite the capability and versatility of a midsize SUV with the luxury,

performance and safety innovations that deﬁne a Mercedes -Benz. And while the world of luxury SUVs has since grown in both volume and variety, the M-Class continues to lead the

way with unexpected performance, unprecedented safety and unparalleled reﬁnement. And like no other SUV, it can still lead you to undiscovered worlds of driving enjoyment. New

elevations in conﬁdence. And unimagined realms of civilized comfort. Being the ﬁrst of its kind made the M- Class an original. Where it’s gone from there makes it a Mercedes - Benz.

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ML 350 shown ab ove with optional Lunar Blue paint, 4mat ic al l - wheel drive, PARKT RONIC and Pre mium 1 P ackage. M L 550 4mati c shown at right with optional Diamond White m etallic paint, PARKTRONIC and Dr iver As sistance Package. Please see endnotes at back of brochure.

ALWAYS AHEAD OF ITS TIME. NEVER OUT OF ITS ELEMENT.

There was a time when the go - anywhere capability of an SUV really didn’t reach

a lot of places, until the M - Class dared to face the challenge. Like the turbulent

training ground of the wind tunnel. The physics- defying curves of a country road.

The rigors of the crash-test hall. Or the silent scrutiny of the restaurant valet.

By introducing the ﬁrst 4 -wheel independent suspension, side - impact air bags,

certiﬁed low emissions, and electronic traction and stability control systems to

SUVs, the M-Class didn’t merely blaze countless new trails — it drew a new map.

For 2013, the original midsize luxury SUV stays ahead of the pack with industry -

exclusive safety systems, advanced ultralow- emission power, and an exquisitely

crafted cabin brimming with user-friendly innovations. More importantly, each of

its elements unite to form an alloy of unique strength: What is quite possibly the

most technologically advanced SUV on the road. Or wherever you might take it.

Passion for the road. With a rigid uni - body, agile double-wishbone front/multilink rear suspension and precise electromechanical power steering, an M-Class delivers the quick reﬂexes and quiet ride of a Mercedes - Benz. New, standard COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST adds to highway safety with radar-based driver alerts and braking assistance.1

ML 350. A 302-hp gasoline Direct Injection V- 6 and paddle- shifted 7 - speed automatic can rush to 60 mph as quickly as 7.5 seconds,2 or return up to 22 highway mpg.3 Standard 19" alloy wheels team up with the sporty balance of rear- wheel drive or the option of surefooted 4matic™ all-wheel drive.

ML 350 BlueTEC. A highly advanced clean diesel turbo V-65 generates massive thrust — 240 hp and 455 lb- ft of torque — with minimal thirst. It can sprint to 60 mph as quickly, and nearly as quietly, as the gasoline ML 350, or cruise more than 600 miles per tankful.3 Standard 4matic all- wheel drive makes the most of its grippy 19" wheels and tires.

Poised for adventure. Few SUVs blend on- road reﬁnement with ruggedness in the rough like the M-Class. Engineered as an SUV — not based on a car — its generous ground clearance and wheel travel team up with advanced technology that’s useful anywhere you drive. A new On/Off-Road Package adds height- adjustable air suspension.

ML 550 4matic. With a mighty 402-hp biturbo V-8, 7- speed automatic with paddle shifters and 4matic all- wheel drive, the ML 550 surges to 60 in a sports - carlike 5.3 seconds.2 Its performance persona is further revealed by its 19" AMG alloy wheels and aggressively sculpted lower bodywork.

ML 63 AMG. A handcrafted 518-hp biturbo AMG V- 8 races to 60 mph in a mere 4.7 seconds.2 Its ferocious output conspires with the ﬁerce grip of 4matic all- wheel drive, an AMG-honed AIRMATIC suspension and a corner-taming ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM. Enormous perforated brakes are visible through standard 20" or optional 21" AMG wheels.

ML 350 shown with optional B lack leather upho lster y, Burl Walnut wood trim, 4matic all-wheel dr ive,

-GO, multicolor ambient lighting, PARK TRONI C, and On/O ff -Road and P remium 1 Packages.

KEYLESS

A WORLD APART.

FROM THE FIRST IMPRESSION TO THE LAST DETAIL, THE M- CLASS CABIN TAKES YOU AWAY FROM THE CROWD, AND ABOVE THE FRAY.

Premium materials, exquisite craftsmanship and elaborate attention to detail make the M-Class

cabin a moving sanctuary from the rigors of the everyday life. While its advanced performance

systems help you negotiate the outside world with conﬁdence, its inner environment inspires a

personal sense of contentment. Hand - polished wood sweeps from the winglike span of its dash

to all four doors. Impeccable top - stitching and brushed metal detailing highlight the exceptional

ﬁt, feel and ﬁnish of every surface. Intelligent utilization of its generous interior volume provides

room for passengers to stretch out, yet countless places to keep life’s accessories close at hand.

Every control exudes elegance not merely in its appearance, but in its intuitively easy operation.

And behind the scenes, a network of sensors quietly attends to your needs. From the moment you

arrive, the M - Class cabin offers a warm welcome, and a distinctive departure from the ordinary.

Well- being. Wherever you travel, the M -Class looks after your comfort like a team of personal valets. The dual- zone climate control ﬁlters dust, pollen and odors from the cabin air. The windshield wipers adapt their speed to the rainfall. Automatic headlamps respond quickly to nightfall, tunnels and even dark garages. Even the audio system adjusts its volume to your driving speed with imperceptible subtlety.

Well- tended. The rewarding air of careful craftsmanship is no illusion in the ﬁnely tailored cabin. Its upholstery is ﬁtted to each seat by hand. Precise top- stitching details the seats and armrests, as well as the dashboard of the ML 550 and ML 63 AMG. Sustainably forested wood, polished by hand, adds a warm glow to the inside environment of the M- Class while helping preserve the beauty of the outside world, too.

UNCONDITIONAL RESPONSE

IN THE MOST DEMANDING CONDITIONS.

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.3 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.4 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 AGILIT Y CONTROL suspension continually balances reﬁned comfor t with precise feedback.

Rugged in the rough. A new On/Of f-Road Package for the all - wheel-drive ML 350 and ML 550 4m atic 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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