M-Class SUV

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ML350 SUV

ML350 SUV
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ML350 BlueTEC S

ML350 BlueTEC SUV
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ML550 SUV

ML550 SUV
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ML63 AMG SUV

ML63 AMG SUV
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KEY FEATURES  
 
Price
$47,270* MSRP Estimate Payment
$51,270* MSRP Estimate Payment
$58,800* MSRP Estimate Payment
 
$96,100* MSRP
Engine
3.5L gasoline V-6
3.0L turbodiesel V-6
4.6L biturbo gasoline V-8
 
5.5L AMG biturbo gasoline V-8
Horsepower & Torque
 
302 hp
@ 6,500 rpm
273 lb-ft Torque
@ 3,500-5,250 rpm
 
240 hp
@ 3,600 rpm
455 lb-ft Torque
@ 1,600-2,400 rpm
 
402 hp
@ 5,000-5,750 rpm
443 lb-ft Torque
@ 1,600-4,750 rpm
 
 
518 hp
@ 5,250-5,750 rpm
516 lb-ft Torque
@ 1,750-5,000 rpm
Acceleration
 
 
 
 
 
Wheels
19-inch twin 5-spoke Mercedes Benz 2012 M Class ML350 013 MCT
19-inch twin 5-spoke Mercedes Benz 2012 M Class ML350 013 MCT
19-inch 5-spoke AMG Mercedes Benz 2012 M Class ML550 013 MCT
 
20-inch AMG twin 5-spoke Mercedes Benz 2012 M Class ML63 014 MCT

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Performance & Handling  
7-speed automatic transmission
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Paddle shifters
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
4MATIC all-wheel drive
Optional
Standard
Standard
 
AGILITY CONTROL Suspension
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Adaptive braking technology
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Trailer hitch (Class III, 7,200 lbs max)
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Trailer Stability Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
 

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Design  
LED Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
LED taillamps
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
19-inch twin 5-spoke wheels
Standard
Standard
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19-inch AMG 5-spoke wheels
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—
Standard
 
20-inch twin 5-spoke wheels
Optional
Optional
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20-inch AMG 5-spoke wheels
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Optional
 
21-inch AMG twin 5-spoke wheels
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—
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Chrome skid plates
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Brushed aluminum roof rails
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Brushed aluminum running boards with rubber studs
Optional
Optional
Standard
 
Premium leather 4-spoke multifunction steering wheel
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Wood/leather steering wheel
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Heated steering wheel
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Eucalyptus wood trim
Standard
Standard
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Burl Walnut wood trim
Optional
Optional
Standard
 
Anthracite Poplar wood trim (no charge)
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Brown Satin Ash wood trim (no charge)
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designo Piano Black Lacquer wood trim
Optional
Optional
Optional
 

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Safety  
11-way air bag protection
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Rear side-impact air bags
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
ATTENTION ASSIST driver-drowsiness monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Blind Spot Assist
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE® Brake
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Active Blind Spot Assist
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
PRE-SAFE®
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Post-collision response
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Rear view camera
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Trailer Stability Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Adaptive braking technology
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Bi-Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
LED Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Tire-pressure monitoring system
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Mercedes-Benz mbrace2™
Standard
Standard
Standard
 

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Comfort & Convenience  
MB-Tex upholstery
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Leather upholstery
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
designo leather upholstery
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Dual-zone climate control w/ dust and charcoal filters
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Power front seats w/ driver lumbar support
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Heated front seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Split-folding rear seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Heated rear seats
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Front-seat memory system
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
KEYLESS-GO
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Panorama roof
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Multicolor ambient interior lighting
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Illuminated front door sills
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Tilt/telescoping steering column
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Power tilt/telescoping steering column
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Power-folding side mirrors
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Power liftgate
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
115V AC power outlet in rear cabin
Optional
Optional
Optional
 

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Audio & Entertainment  
COMAND system with central controller and 7-inch LCD screen
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
6-disc DVD/CD changer
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
80GB hard-drive navigation with Zagat® Survey
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
harman/kardon LOGIC7® surround-sound system
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
MP3 Media Interface
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
In-dash memory card reader
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
USB and AUX audio jacks
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
SiriusXM Radio, Traffic and Weather
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
HD Radio™ receiver
Standard
Standard
Standard
 
10GB Music Register
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Rear Seat Entertainment system
Optional
Optional
Optional
 

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Packages  
Premium 1 Package
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Lane Tracking Package
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Driver Assistance Package
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
Lighting Package
Optional
Optional
Optional
 
On/Off-Road Package
Optional
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Optional
 
AMG Performance Package
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ML350 SUV

ML350 BlueTEC SUV

ML550 SUV

  

ML63 AMG SUV
 
 

Brown Satin Ash wood trim

With an open-pore finish that reveals its rich natural grain, Brown Satin Ash wood is hand-finished to a modern low sheen.

Trailer hitch (Class III, 7,200 lbs max)

With the optional trailer hitch, the ML350 BlueTEC can tow up to 7,200 lbs. The hitch option includes the wiring harnesses for the trailer lights and brakes, while every M-Class is already equipped to handle the rigors of towing on the engine, cooling system and transmission. Standard Trailer Stablity Assist helps keep trailer sway under control.

PRE-SAFE®

Another Mercedes-Benz safety breakthrough, PRE-SAFE® is a predictive occupant-protection system that helps prepare for an accident in the critical moments before it occurs. If sensors detect certain vehicle movements that indicate that an accident is possible, PRE-SAFE takes action: Reversible electronic tensioners tighten the front seat belts. The occupied front passenger seat (on models equipped with front-seat memory) adjusts to a more favorable position for air-bag and seat-belt effectiveness, while both active front head restraints adjust for optimum protection. If severe skidding indicates that a rollover is likely, PRE-SAFE closes the sunroof and side windows. If no accident occurs, the seat-belt tensioners reverse, and you simply readjust your seat, open the sunroof and continue on your way.

Eucalyptus wood trim

Dark brown Eucalyptus wood trim adorns the dash and all four doors. Its linear grain and deep, hand-finished gloss bring a modern style and a warm aura to the ML350 BlueTEC cabin.

Rear view camera

This innovative driver-assistance feature helps you to see directly behind your vehicle when reversing. Shift into Reverse, and a wide-angle camera mounted in the rear displays a live view of what's behind the vehicle on the COMAND screen in the dashboard. Active parking guidelines on the screen help you back into a parking space. A special new mode helps you line up the optional trailer hitch of your M-Class with your trailer, then zoom in for more precise maneuvering.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)

This safety breakthrough first introduced by Mercedes-Benz (and an SUV first for the M-Class) continually monitors your driving inputs and the vehicle's motion to help keep it going in your intended direction, especially in corners and during evasive maneuvers. If it detects wheelspin, severe understeer (plowing), or oversteer (fishtailing), ESP can brake individual wheels and reduce engine power to help bring the vehicle under control.

Power tilt/telescoping steering column

To help you find your ideal driving position, the steering column power-adjusts up/down and in/out at the touch of a button. The settings can also be stored in the 3-position driver-seat memory.

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

At speeds above 20 mph, this new system´s radar-based technology alerts the driver if they´re approaching a vehicle ahead at a speed and distance that suggest a collision is likely. It can also detect stationary objects when driving at speeds up to 40 mph. Its Adaptive Brake Assist automatically provides the ideal level of braking as soon as the driver steps on the brake pedal. And if deemed necessary, the system can also activate PRE-SAFE®. Along with helping to prevent or reduce the severity of a collision, the system´s engagement of the brake lamps can help to alert the drivers behind your M-Class earlier as well.

Bi-Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination

Bi-Xenon headlamps help deliver greater visibility than halogen headlamps because their brighter, whiter light is much closer to natural daylight. Active Curve Illumination helps you see better into corners at night, swiveling the headlamps as you steer to increase usable illumination by up to 90% over conventional fixed headlamps.

Premium 1 Package

Premium luxuries you'll soon consider must-haves:

• 80GB hard-drive-based navigation with 10GB Music Register
• Gracenote® media database
• iPod®/MP3 media interface
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio with SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Weather
• Enhanced Voice Control for audio, telephone and navigation
• 10-way power front seats with driver-seat memory
• Power steering column, included in driver-seat memory
• Auto-dimming driver-side and rear view mirrors
• Power-folding side mirrors
• Double sun visors
• 115V AC power outlet in rear seating area
• Rear view camera

Leather upholstery

Supple, richly grained double-stitched leather is hand-fitted to all seating surfaces, even the head restraints and seatback map pockets, as well as the door trim inserts and front center armrest.

Panorama roof

Offering both front- and rear-seat passengers sweeping skyward views, this fully functional glass sunroof features a front panel that can either tilt up for ventilation or slide over the rear panel for an open-air feeling. Dual interior power shades allow occupants to adjust the amount of sunlight entering the cabin.

7-speed automatic transmission

The industry's first 7-speed automatic has been made even smoother, more responsive and more efficient. A wide range of closely spaced gear ratios delivers the ideal response in virtually every driving situation, for relaxed cruising, quick acceleration, and thanks to two overdrive ratios, better highway fuel efficiency. Adaptive logic adjusts the shift points to match your driving style, while paddle shifters on the steering wheel let you enjoy manual-style control anytime you wish.

Lane Tracking Package

Useful, helpful options to add to your confidence:

• Blind Spot Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist

Lighting Package

Lighting innovations that are truly brilliant:

• Bi-Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination
• Adaptive Highbeam Assist
• Headlamp washing system

Adaptive braking technology

Powerful 4-wheel disc brakes feature a number of advances. If you lift off the accelerator quickly, Predictive Brake Priming sets the pads closer to the discs for more immediate response when you apply the brakes. In the rain, Automatic Brake Drying periodically applies the brakes just enough to sweep water build-up from the discs. During uphill starts, Hill-Start Assist helps prevent unwanted rollback. And a HOLD feature can make long red lights or stopped traffic a little easier.

Dual-zone climate control w/ dust and charcoal filters

Separate left and right temperature controls allow the driver and front passenger to enjoy personalized comfort. In addition to fully automatic or manual control of blower speed and airflow distribution, the system includes both a dust/pollen filter plus an charcoal filter that helps remove odors from the cabin air.

Burl Walnut wood trim

Hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim graces the dash and all four doors, lending the cockpit a further air of refinement and exclusivity.

Power front seats w/ driver lumbar support

Both front seats power-adjust for reach, height, tilt and recline. Convenient, intuitive controls on each front door make it easy to find your ideal driving position. For long-term comfort and lower-back support, the driver seat features a 4-way power-adjustable lumbar support.

10GB Music Register

Music Register allows you to store up to 10GB of your own digital music on the in-dash hard drive. It lets you copy songs from your CDs, DVDs and certain memory devices and save them to your vehicle's audio system, so you can listen to them anytime and anywhere you drive.

ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM

The new ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM incorporates active stabliizers to help control body lean during cornering maneuvers. Electrohydraulically variable stabilizer bars for the front and rear axles increases roll stiffness based on driving speed and lateral acceleration, as well as the driver-selection of the Adaptive Damping System's Sport mode. In addition to flatter, more confident cornering, the system also enhances comfort in straight-line driving and during gentle, sweeping turns.

11-way air bag protection

An advanced system of 9 air bags offers 11-way occupant protection. Dual two-stage front air bags, front and rear side-impact air bags, a driver's knee air bag, and window curtain air bags for both seating rows are standard.

80GB hard-drive navigation with Zagat® Survey

Using a fast 80GB hard drive to store maps, points of interest and even Zagat® Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses, this virtual copilot offers detailed driving directions with a friendly voice. The 7-inch LCD screen displays your route with new 3D maps of building profiles and elevations, plus gas stations, ATMs, Mercedes-Benz dealerships and even scenic routes. Data for the contiguous U.S., Canada and Oahu, Hawaii are standard, with periodic updates available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Advanced tire-pressure monitoring system

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) can automatically detect a substantial loss of tire pressure in any wheel and alert the driver via a warning message in the multifunction display. The advanced TPMS can also display the numeric tire pressure for each mounted wheel.

LED Daytime Running Lamps

Bright white LED Daytime Running Lamps help increase the visibility of your vehicle to oncoming traffic by illuminating front lights whenever the car is switched on. With long life and low energy consumption, the light-emitting diode (LED) lamps also add a distinctive high-tech styling touch.

HD Radio™ receiver

Delivering remarkably clear audio that gives AM stations the crispness of FM radio, and FM stations CD-grade sound, HD Radio™ also offers a larger bandwidth that can actually increase the number of stations available to you.

4MATIC all-wheel drive

In any season or road condition, 4MATIC™ all-wheel drive adds to your confidence and control. Always engaged and optimizing torque to every wheel, 4MATIC integrates with our standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) for maximum effectiveness in corners and slippery conditions. It also incorporates our 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS), which monitors for the first sign of wheel slip and responds to ensure that torque is always sent to the wheels with the best grip -- even if that's only one wheel.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Engineered to provide the maximum possible road illumination without creating glare for other drivers, this innovative feature uses continuous input from a camera to automatically vary the range of your high beams, based on the distance both to oncoming vehicles and to those ahead of you. Enhancing your ability to identify changes in the road´s path and the presence of pedestrians and hazards earlier, Adaptive Highbeam Assist can help you drive more safely and confidently in the dark.

Paddle shifters

A pair of paddles strategically positioned behind the upper steering-wheel spokes allows you to manually upshift and downshift the 7-speed automatic transmission with just a flick of your fingers.

ATTENTION ASSIST driver-drowsiness monitor

The first system of its kind, ATTENTION ASSIST continuously monitors different parameters of driving behavior, and can automatically alert the driver with both visual and audible warnings if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips.

In-dash memory card reader

An in-dash SD memory card reader enables you to enjoy your music through the stereo system of your Mercedes-Benz without having to bring along a media player. It supports MP3, MP4 and WMA audio files.

Power liftgate

For added convenience in the rain or with an armful of packages, you can fully open and close the liftgate via a switch on the driver's interior door panel or a button on the SmartKey remote. Press a button on the underside of the liftgate and it powers itself closed. A sensor automatically stops the liftgate if it detects an obstruction, and you can set the system to limit the opening height, useful under low ceilings.

LED Daytime Running Lamps

Bright white LED Daytime Running Lamps help increase the visibility of your vehicle to oncoming traffic by illuminating front lights whenever the car is switched on. With long life and low energy consumption, the light-emitting diode (LED) lamps also add a distinctive high-tech styling touch.

Active Lane Keeping Assist

With technology that monitors ordinary road markings, Active Lane Keeping Assist helps detect unintended drifting off-course,and alerts the driver by vibrating the steering wheel. If the driver continues to drift, it can apply the brake to a single rear wheel to help guide the car back into its lane.

Wood/leather steering wheel

Put a classic touch of luxury in your hands with a steering wheel accented with hand-polished wood to match the interior of the vehicle and trimmed in supple Premium leather.

Power tilt/sliding sunroof

At the touch of a button, the tinted glass sunroof tilts up at the rear for ventilation, or slides open for a breezy view of the sky. An express feature fully opens or closes the roof with a single touch, and a manual sliding sunshade helps block out unwanted sunlight.

COMAND system with central controller and 7-inch LCD screen

Featuring a large high-resolution color-LCD display mounted high in the dash and a central controller on the console, the Cockpit Management and Data (COMAND) system gives you convenient control of audio, video, hands-free calling and optional navigation functions. Many features can also be accessed via the integrated steering-wheel controls.

20-inch twin 5-spoke wheels

Optional 20-inch alloy wheels feature five pairs of twin spokes and a gleaming silver finish. Massive 265/45R20 all-season tires are designed for more aggressive grip in corners, balanced with confident wet-road performance and a composed ride quality.

Premium leather 4-spoke multifunction steering wheel

The standard 4-spoke multifunction steering wheel is wrapped in supple Premium leather.

Heated steering wheel

Heating elements beneath the Premium leather trim of the steering wheel rapidly take the chill out of your hands on a cold morning. After a few minutes, the heating level is automatically reduced to maintain lasting comfort.

Blind Spot Assist

When the vehicle is traveling above approximately 20 mph, this system uses radar technology to sense when a vehicle enters the blind-spot area. Blind Spot Assist then automatically alerts the driver via an illuminated red icon in the appropriate side mirror. The system also gives an audible warning if the driver activates a turn signal while a vehicle is detected in the blind spot.

Lane Keeping Assist

With technology that monitors ordinary road markings, Lane Keeping Assist helps detect unintended drifting off-course,and alerts the driver by vibrating the steering wheel.

harman/kardon LOGIC7® surround-sound system

Specifically engineered for the M-Class, this premium digital sound system fills the cabin with 830 watts of beautifully balanced audio. No fewer than 13 strategically placed speakers plus the rich bass of a subwoofer deliver a wholly immersive listening experience through Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound technology. Digital Dynamic Volume Control impeccably and imperceptibly maintains the sound spectrum for consistent listening pleasure in varying driving conditions.

Mercedes-Benz mbrace2™

From your car, your computer or your compatible smartphone, mbrace2™ offers the industry's most comprehensive range of features for more connected, safe and productive drive time. From making your everyday life easier to helping out in an emergency, mbrace2 combines advanced Cloud-based and GPS technology with 24-hour support from helpful experts. The mbrace hardware is standard, and a trial period for each of the three mbrace Packages is included.

Front-seat memory system

Intuitive, seat-shaped controls on each front door help you and your front passenger find your ideal seating positions with 10-way power adjustment. A memory system for the driver seat recalls three stored positions for the seat plus the power steering column and side mirrors.

21-inch AMG twin 5-spoke wheels

Optional 21-inch AMG 5-spoke wheels offer even more athletic performance, with substantial 295/35R21 high-performance tires all around.

Brushed aluminum roof rails

Sleek and purposeful, the roof rails accommodate a variety of available accessory attachments for carrying bikes, surfboards, skis, snowboards and cargo carriers.They're crafted from elegant aluminum that adds modern style even when you're not using them.

KEYLESS-GO

A leap in ease and efficiency pioneered by Mercedes-Benz, KEYLESS-GO lets you unlock, start and drive away without removing the SmartKey from your pocket or purse. You can lock and unlock the doors with a touch of the exterior handles, and start the engine by stepping on the brake pedal and pushing the Start/Stop button on the dashboard. You can also start the vehicle in the conventional way by removing the Start/Stop button and inserting the SmartKey into the ignition.

MP3 Media Interface

The MP3 Media Interface turns your Mercedes-Benz into an extension of your iPod or compatible electronic device. Browse, select and play your musical accompaniment of choice via the multifunction steering wheel or central controller. New for 2013, you can even search for music via the Enhanced Voice Control system.

Post-collision response

Complementing the preparations made by the PRE-SAFE system before an impending collision, an M-Class automatically takes measures to help ensure the safety, and facilitate the rescue, of the occupants immediately after one occurs. These include shutting off the engine and fuel supply, unlocking all doors,and turning on the hazard flashers and interior lights. In models equipped with driver-seat memory, the system can also move the power steering column upward.

DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE® Brake

This advanced, radar-based cruise control monitors the vehicle ahead and adjusts your speed to help maintain a chosen following distance. It can even bring the car to a halt if it senses stopped traffic, then resume automatically. Should the car ahead slow to a stop suddenly, the PRE-SAFE Brake system can automatically engage up to 40% of available braking power and issue an audiovisual alarm. If you still haven't applied the brakes within 0.6 seconds of a calculated impact, it automatically engages 100% braking power.

Power tilt/telescoping steering column

To help you find your ideal driving position, the steering column power-adjusts up/down and in/out at the touch of a button. The settings can also be stored in the 3-position driver-seat memory.

MB-Tex upholstery

MB-Tex upholstery offers a rich appearance and supple leather-like feel, even in cold weather. It also offers legendary durability and easy care.

19-inch AMG 5-spoke wheels

Legendary AMG 5-spoke alloy wheels are standard. They're fitted with beefy 255/50R19 all-season tires for an optimal year-round balance of surefooted handling and a quiet ride.

designo Black Piano Lacquer wood tirm

Using the same crafting technique as the finest orchestral instruments, Piano Black Lacquer lends this hand-finished wood trim an elegant, extravagant excitement.

19-inch twin 5-spoke wheels

The standard 19-inch alloy wheels feature five twin spokes and a luminous silver finish. They're fitted with beefy 255/50R19 all-season tires for an optimal year-round balance of surefooted handling and a quiet ride.

AGILITY CONTROL suspension

Engineered specifically for performance driving, AGILITY CONTROL automatically adjusts the individual shock absorbers based on the road surface and the driver's current driving style. Valving inside each shock absorber automatically firms up during stronger body motions for sharper handling feedback and stability, and reduces the damping rates during gentler motions for a smoother, more composed ride.

Heated front seats

Electrically heated front seats quickly take the chill out of even the coldest day. Three levels of warming automatically step down after several minutes to the lowest setting.

Rear Seat Entertainment system

LCD monitors built into the front head restraints offer first-rate entertainment to the second row. Multiple input sources let passengers enjoy DVDs and video games together or independently, with two wireless headsets, dual wireless remotes. Separate movies can play at once, by using both the DVD player at the rear of the console and the standard in-dash DVD/CD player. Auxiliary inputs can also connect portable gaming devices, video cameras or other peripherals. And the audio can play via the vehicle's sound system or discreetly through each headset.

20-inch AMG 5-spoke wheels

Optional 20-inch AMG alloy wheels feature five tapered, sculpted spokes and a glistening silver finish. Massive 265/45R20 all-season tires are designed for more aggressive grip in corners, balanced with confident wet-road performance and a composed ride quality.

PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist

Active Parking Assist helps you size up parallel-parking spaces as you drive by, using sensors in the bumper to determine if available spots can accommodate your vehicle. Then, while you control the brakes and gear selection, the system automatically and expertly steers the car into the space.

In any low-speed maneuver, PARKTRONIC's ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumpers detect nearby objects within the system's field of view. Audible signals and illuminated displays in the cabin help you navigate tight spaces with confidence.

Power-folding side mirrors

The side mirrors can be folded in at the touch of a button, adding convenience when parked in tight quarters. You can also program the mirrors to fold automatically when you remote-lock the vehicle, then unfold upon unlocking

Trailer Stability Assist

A trailer in tow can adversely affect the driving dynamics of a vehicle. That's why the M-Class is equipped standard with Trailer Stability Assist. The sensors for the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) monitor for trailer sway, or oscillations caused by the trailer's movement. The system then intervenes by using the front brakes of your Mercedes to help stabilize the vehicle and trailer. Once the system is satisfied that the situation is under control, braking intervention is ceased.

Brushed aluminum running boards with rubber studs

Stylish and functional running boards ease your entry and exit while providing a rugged element of design. Grippy rubber studs dot the running boards, for a surer step even in inclement weather.

Active Blind Spot Assist

Above approximately 20 mph, Active Blind Spot Assist can alert you to some unseen vehicles in the next lane. If radar sensors in the rear bumper detect a vehicle in the "blind spot" area to either side, an indicator lights up in the appropriate side mirror. If you activate a turn signal while a vehicle is detected, a warning sounds. And if you disregard the alerts and begin changing lanes, advanced active technology can apply the brake to a single rear wheel, to help guide the car back into its lane.

Heated rear seats

Electrically heated outboard rear seats offer soothing warmth with individulaized comfort. Three levels of warming automatically step down after several minutes, while automatic shutoff means the driver need not worry if the passengers forget to turn them off.

LED taillamps

LED taillamps feature a stylish fiber-optic effect for a distinctive nighttime appearance. Long-lasting, attention-getting LEDs are also employed for the rear turn signals and red rear foglamp.

Anthracite Poplar wood trim

Dramatically dark and hand-polished to a deep, glossy finish, Poplar wood trim combines both an intricate grain and a subtle tone-on-tone feel.

* Excludes all options, taxes, title, registration, $905 transportation charge, and dealer prep fee.

Vehicles depicted may feature optional equipment. Production equipment may differ.

† Stated rates of acceleration are based upon manufacturer's track results and may vary depending on model environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.

‡ With optional trailer hitch. Read Operator's Manual before towing. In some states, aftermarket trailer brakes are required. See dealer for details.