2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 AWD Automatic Sport Utility

• 19 x 8.0 twin 5-spoke aluminum wheels
• Automatic headlamps
• Brushed aluminum roof rails
• Compact spare tire w/steel wheel
• LED tail lamps
• P255/50R19 all-season tires
• Privacy glass for rear windows
• Pwr heated mirrors
• Pwr tailgate
• Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/sunshade -inc: 1-touch open/close
• Rain-sensing intermittent wipers
• Rear fog lamp
• Rear intermittent wiper w/washer
• Rear lip spoiler

• 60/40-split flat-folding rear seat
• 8-way pwr front bucket seats w/pwr driver lumbar
• Active front head restraints
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Center console -inc: dual cupholders
• COMAND cockpit management & data system -inc: AM/FM/Weatherband stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer, 7 display, Bluetooth hands-free communication system, SD card reader, USB port, 8-speaker sound system, speed-sensitive volume, 10-gigabyte hard drive
• Cruise control
• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Dual-zone auto climate control -inc: charcoal activated dust & pollen filter
• Eucalyptus wood trim
• Front/rear velour floor mats
• Heated front seats
• Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener
• Leather-wrapped 4-way tilt/telescopic multi-function steering wheel w/shift paddles
• MB-Tex seat trim
• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display -inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders
• Night security illumination
• Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down
• Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff
• Retractable cargo cover
• SmartKey infrared remote -inc: tailgate open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock
• SmartKey system -inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking
• Twin-gauge instrument cluster w/4.5 info display -inc: speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, coolant temp, trip computer

• 3.5L DOHC DI 24-valve V6 engine
• 4MATIC all-wheel drive
• 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic transmission -inc: driver-adaptive shifting, lock-up torque converter
• AGILITY CONTROL suspension system
• Driver activated off-road driving program
• Electro-mechanical rack & pinion steering
• Front/rear stabilizer bar
• Independent 4-arm multi-link rear suspension -inc: anti-squat geometry, alignment control
• Independent double wishbone front suspension w/anti-dive geometry
• Pwr ventilated front & solid rear disc brakes
• Stainless steel skid plates
• Vehicle tool kit

• 4-wheel electronic traction system (4ETS)
• All-position 3-point seat belts -inc: emergency tensioning device, outboard belt force limiters
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system
• ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness monitor
• Child safety rear door locks
• Downhill speed regulation (DSR)
• Driver Knee Airbag
• Electronic stability program (ESP) w/trailer stability assist
• Front dual-stage airbags w/adaptive front passenger airbag
• Front passenger occupant classification system
• Front/rear crumple zones
• Front/rear side-impact air curtains
• Front/rear side-impact airbags
• Hill-start assist
• LED daytime running lamps
• mbrace in-vehicle services -inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification
• POST-SAFE accident response -inc: auto door unlock, engine/fuel cutoff
• PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system
• Roll-over sensors
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system

Model Highlights

The redesigned 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is available in four different models: a gasoline-powered ML350, a diesel ML350 BlueTEC, a V8-powered ML550 and a high-performance ML63 AMG. All models include 4MATIC all-wheel drive, and share a feature set that's virtually the same --other than their engines. ML350 models come with a new-generation 3.5L, 60-degree V6 engine that's inherently smoother than the former 90-degree design; it also uses high-pressure direct injection, as well as a number of other improvements to produce 302 horsepower while also returning about 2 miles per gallon better (17 mpg city, 22 highway) than last year's gasoline M-Class. The ML350 BlueTEC model comes with a new version of the luxury automaker's turbo-diesel V6 engine--this time making 240 horsepower, as well as an extremely impressive 455 pound-feet of torque and a fuel economy rating of 20/25 mpg. The ML550 returns for 2012, but sports a new, turbocharged 4.6L V8. It makes 402 horsepower, yet manages 20 mpg on the highway, 2 more than last year. Starting at $94,000, the 2012 ML63 AMG delivers track-ready performance without sacrificing all that much comfort. New to the ML63 is a 518-horsepower, 5.5L twin-turbo V8--which makes 550 hp with an available Performance Package. With it, zero to 60 takes just 4.6 seconds and top speed is 174 mph. That top package comes with details such as a carbon-fiber engine cover, painted brake calipers and a special steering wheel. All 2012 M-Class models come with a new 7-speed automatic transmission, and it has done a lot to improve efficiency and enhance performance for all of these powertrains. On diesel models, special electronically mapped hydraulic engine mounts make the BlueTEC driving experience far smoother than virtually any other diesel available. The M-Class models have only two rows of seating and can accommodate up to five adults. They're packaged much like other SUVs, which is to say that rear seatbacks fold forward--along with the lower cushions here--to expand the cargo space up to 71 cubic feet. When the center position of the back seat isn't being used, there's a fold-down center armrest and cupholder, and all four outboard positions in the M-Class are excellent and supportive--contoured for adults and comfortable enough for all-day travel. Upholstery is either a combination of MB Tex synthetic and a microfiber or all-leather. Ride quality of the M-Class models is smooth, quiet and absorbent, yet steering response is quite sharp. That's made possible through a combination of technologies. An AIRMATIC air suspension keeps the body motion under control, while a new Active Damping System makes fine adjustments at the wheels and the Active Curve System works with both systems for better stability. All of those technologies are included with the Dynamic Handling Package. Among the M-Class's many active and passive safety features offered are Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, a Night View Assist night-vision system with pedestrian detection, Distronic Plus smart cruise control, a PRE-SAFE Brake system that will help brake if a collision is anticipated and a special lighting package. Attention Assist studies patterns in the driver's fine steering adjustments, can identify fatigue and drowsiness, chiming and flashing a coffee cup. A revised version of the automaker's COMAND screen-based interface is standard, including a 7-inch display, Bluetooth audio and hands-free calling, cover-art display, a USB port and a 6-disc changer. Meanwhile, the instrument cluster has its own reconfigurable, 4.5-inch display. With the Premium I Package, you add a navigation system with 3D city models and Sirius traffic and weather integration. A special dealer-installed iPad docking station also lets you use your iPad as an entertainment device, integrated with the audio system.