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 Style Overview
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a five-passenger luxury crossover SUV available in four trim levels: ML320 Bluetec, ML350, ML550 and ML63 AMG. The ML320 Bluetec and ML350 are similarly equipped, with 19-inch wheels (although the design varies between the two models), a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, power front seats, cruise control, a 60/40-split-folding rear seat, the COMAND interface, Bluetooth and an eight-speaker audio system with a six-CD/DVD changer and an auxiliary jack.The ML550 adds AMG-style bumpers and 19-inch wheels, along with brushed aluminum running boards and roof rails. The ML63 AMG features special interior and exterior styling details, as well as a sport-tuned air suspension, 20-inch wheels, upgraded brakes, bi-xenon adaptive headlights, corner-illuminating foglights, leather upholstery, a sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, and ultra-supportive heated and ventilated front sport seats. Options for the ML320, ML350 and ML550 include the Premium 1 Package, which adds a power liftgate, a rearview camera, a 115-volt AC power outlet and an upgraded version of the COMAND system with a hard-drive-based navigation system that has voice activation, real-time traffic updates and 4GB of music storage. This package also comes with a premium Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround-sound audio system and satellite radio, HD radio and an iPod connector. The Premium 2 Package features everything found in the Premium 1 Package plus a park assist system, power-folding side mirrors, auto-dimming mirrors, front-seat memory settings and keyless ignition/entry. Leather seating and a Heating Package (heated front and rear seats, as well as a heated steering wheel) are available for all trim levels except the M63 AMG. Stand-alone options include an air suspension with adaptive damping, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, rear climate controls and a rear-seat entertainment system. The ML63 AMG can also get 21-inch wheels and heated rear seats.
Style Comparisons
| Trim | Engine | Trans. | Wheels | Audio System | Seating | MSRP |
Current Vehicle:
ML350 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A) |
3.5L V6 double overhead cam (DOHC) 24-valve engine |
7-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
19 x 8.0 in. alloy |
Alpine, 8-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD/DVD with CD MP3 Playback |
leatherette upholstery |
$47,100 |
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ML350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 7A) |
3.5L V6 double overhead cam (DOHC) 24-valve engine |
7-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
19 x 8.0 in. alloy |
Alpine, 8-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD/DVD with CD MP3 Playback |
leatherette upholstery |
$44,600 |
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ML320 BlueTEC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) |
3.0L V6 double overhead cam (DOHC) 24-valve engine |
7-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
19 x 8.0 in. alloy |
Alpine, 8-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD/DVD with CD MP3 Playback |
leatherette upholstery |
$48,600 |
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ML550 4dr SUV AWD (5.5L 8cyl 7A) |
5.5L V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve engine |
7-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
19 x 8.0 in. alloy |
Alpine, 8-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD/DVD with CD MP3 Playback |
leatherette upholstery |
$55,800 |
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ML63 AMG 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 7A) |
6.2L V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve engine |
7-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
20 x 10.0 in. alloy |
harman/kardon, 11-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD/DVD with CD MP3 Playback |
premium leather upholstery |
$90,100 |
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