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The new-generation M-ClassStuttgart - Mercedes-Benz has meticulously revamped the successful M-Class. The new generation of the dynamic, stylish SUV now has even more distinctive characteristics, and looks even sportier and more powerful.
Added character and style for the exterior
Interior with high-grade appointments The interior of the new-generation, state-of-the-art off-roader has been stylishly upgraded with high-quality materials. The door centre panel is now trimmed in ARTICO man-made leather. Two-tone leather appointments are also available as an option to give a hand-made impression. In the enhanced interior the eye is also drawn to the new, four-spoke leather multifunction steering wheel with its chrome trim, improved ease of operation and standard-fit shift paddles. The seats have a more attractive, sportier design and can be fitted with four-way lumbar support as an option. The new-generation M-Class features a brand new telematics generation developed by Mercedes-Benz, offering a new dimension in user-friendliness, high performance and a host of useful new functions. Integrated features include a hands-free system based on Bluetooth technology, and an aux-in connection for mobile audio devices such as an iPod. On request there is also a new Media Interface, which can connect an external music device with the off-roader's onboard electronics and control system, enabling music tracks to be shown in the instrument cluster and the colour display in the centre console, and conveniently accessed using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. At the same time, the audio device's battery is also charged. There is a choice of three units, all of them with a colour display, a twin tuner for improved radio reception, speed-sensitive volume control, a keypad for entering telephone numbers and radio frequencies and a Bluetooth interface which enables a mobile phone to be wirelessly linked to the hands-free system. Along with the new telematics generation, Mercedes-Benz also is now also offering enhanced LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system as an optional extra in the M-Class for the first time. The occupants are also able to enjoy a surround-sound experience of concert hall quality with the latest generation of the optional Harman Kardon® Logic7® sound system, which delivers exceptionally crystal-clear listening pleasure thanks to its output of 610 watts and digital signal processor (DSP). Rear-seat passengers also have the option of a new entertainment system with two large 8-inch screens, a centrally integrated DVD player, two sets of wireless headphones for greater freedom of movement as well as two remote controls. Unrivalled safety features as standard The Mercedes-Benz M-Class has always set the benchmark in terms of safety in the SUV segment. In future it will also come as standard with the anticipatory occupant protection system PRE-SAFE® and NECK-PRO head restraints. Fuel consumption reduced by up to 0.4 litres per 100 kilometres The M-Class is powered by powerful yet economical V6 and V8 petrol or diesel engines, which are now even more fuel-efficient. The 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive delivers outstanding performance both on and off-road. And the standard-fit 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission with optimised shift characteristics translates the power from the engines into refined dynamism. Five units are available in the new-generation M-Class ranging from 140 to 285 kW (190 to 388 hp). The engineers' meticulous attention to detail has reduced fuel consumption by up to 0.4 litres per 100 kilometres compared with the outgoing models. Moreover, the most powerful engine developing 375 kW/510 hp is available in the guise of the ML 63 AMG 4MATIC. At a glance: new design and technology Exterior design · All-new front-end design with prominent horizontal lines · New radiator grille with three black louvres and chrome highlights (available in sterling silver look with chrome highlights as an option in the exterior sports package) · New-look projection-beam headlamps · New exterior mirrors with larger mirror surfaces · New rear bumper · Tail lights with darkened lenses (LED tail lights with clear-glass look as an option) · Twin exhaust system with oval tailpipes (rectangular chromed tailpipes in the exterior sports package as an option, standard for V8) · Roof rails included in standard specification · Chrome trim strip in the rub strips (optional in the exterior sports package, standard for V8) · Waistline trim strip in chrome (optional in the exterior sports package, standard for V8) · Load sill guard on the rear bumper in chrome (optional in the exterior sports package, standard for V8) · Exterior sports package with new, enhanced features such as aluminium-look roof rails Interior design · Leather-trimmed dashboard in nappa leather or ARTICO man-made leather · Door linings in ARTICO man-made leather · New two-tone leather appointments · Leather multifunction steering wheel in four-spoke design with shift paddles · Seats with new design · Three types of wood trim: burr walnut, poplar with bird's-eye look or poplar in anthracite, with stowage compartment in dashboard console as standard · Luggage cover in standard specification Comfort · 4-way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats · Trailer coupling, manually folding Infotainment · COMAND system with large colour display and new additional functions · COMAND APS including hard-disc navigation, Music Register and voice-operated control · Universal media interface for connecting an iPod and other audio devices · LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system with whole-word recognition capability · Surround sound system with twelve speakers and an output of 610 watts · Rear-seat entertainment system with larger screens and wireless headphones Safety · PRE-SAFE® as standard · NECK-PRO head restraints as standard Engines and transmission · Fuel consumption reduced by up to 0.4 litres per 100 kilometres Chassis · New 17, 18, 19 and 20-inch light-alloy wheels · 19-inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels standard for V8
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The front end of this off-roader is now defined
by a redesigned bumper, recontoured headlamps and a larger, even more dominant
radiator. The rear view also sports a new-look bumper with integrated reflector
strips, emphasising the vehicle's width, as well as tails lights with a
smoked-glass look. Stylistic fine-tuning and new high-grade materials which
are pleasing to the eye and touch combine with a new two-tone colour scheme
to add fresh highlights to the interior. Moreover, the eye is immediately
drawn to the new four-spoke multifunction steering wheel. The M-Class standard
specification has also been significantly upgraded. It now includes the unique
anticipatory occupant protection system PRE-SAFE® and NECK-PRO head
restraints as well as an all-new, high-performance telematics system developed
by Mercedes-Benz, which is much easier to use thanks to a host of new functions.
The Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG is also set to become even more distinctive and
striking, courtesy of new front and rear aprons with a chromed underguard,
and a larger AMG radiator grille. The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is the trendsetter
among today's SUVs. Its exceptional status is down to its characteristic
dynamic, stylish design, a combination of compelling performance both on
and off-road, the ride comfort and ease of operation of a saloon, along with
a high perceived value. The M-Class also comes with a range of safety features
that are unsurpassed in the SUV segment. Buyers have also come to appreciate
these outstanding qualities. Since the second-generation M-Class was launched
in April 2005, some 300,000 units have been delivered to customers around
the world. As such, the state-of-the-art off-roader remains one of the most
successful vehicles in this rapidly growing market segment. Mercedes-Benz
has now substantially upgraded the new-generation M-Class with fresh styling
touches, even higher quality and extensively enhanced equipment and appointments.
The premium SUV now looks even more powerful and sportier, making a bolder
statement in terms of character and presence.