| The Mercedes M-Class is a recent addition to | | | | a shoebox. New Mercedes ML parts are the |
| the Mercedes family of automobiles. Developed | | | | G-TRONIC seven-speed transmission, optional |
| in 1997 and offered in 1998, models of this | | | | Active Curve-Illuminating Bi-Xenon |
| class are mid-size, four-door luxury sports | | | | headlights, and an adjustable-height air |
| utility vehicles. Until recently, Mercedes | | | | suspension. Entry level specification brings |
| MLs are considered by car enthusiasts as | | | | you a 7 speed automatic transmission, |
| merely 'lifestyle' SUVs, neither good on the | | | | Speedtronic cruise control, Antilock Brake |
| road nor off the road. This all changed in | | | | System (ABS), Downhill Speed Regulator, and |
| 2005 when Mercedes decided to offer the car | | | | other standard Mercedes ML parts. As options, |
| in different flavors, allowing the buyers to | | | | you can select an off-road ABS and an |
| customize according to their needs. With | | | | Airmatic air suspension for improved off-road |
| three specification levels, three wheel | | | | handling and control. When driving in extreme |
| sizes, and an off-road gear option, Mercedes | | | | conditions, you can opt for the Off Road Pro |
| ML became a serious contender in the | | | | option that increases ground clearance to a |
| prestigious 4x4 market. | | | | maximum of 30 centimeters. |
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| The Mercedes ML was the first car designed | | | | Mercedes ML has grown muscles and is living |
| to appeal to the American public, and helped | | | | to its classification as a sports utility |
| Mercedes Benz gain reputation as an | | | | vehicle. MLs can now tow 3,500kg of weight, |
| international player. Before the Mercedes ML, | | | | thanks to the performance of its superior |
| all Mercedes models were conceived in the | | | | engine. Mercedes is deservedly proud of its |
| company's German headquarters. Owing to the | | | | engines; and in the ML, 4-valve engines are |
| company's legendary reputation in safety, the | | | | replacing the previous lineup's 3-valve V6 |
| ML was the first SUV to be equipped with | | | | and 3-valve V8. They prove a perfect foil to |
| stability control. This, combined with other | | | | the wider girth of the M-Class, cranking 215 |
| standard safety Mercedes ML parts, gained for | | | | hp to move the Mercedes ML with assurance. |
| the M-Class the highest ratings in industry | | | | With a gas mileage of 19.5 miles to the |
| crash tests. While the safety features were | | | | gallon, Mercedes ML consumes far less fuel |
| impeccable, the initial quality of the | | | | than other SUVs with 6 cycle engines. You |
| vehicle was poor. It was not until the second | | | | also don't have to worry about cargo space as |
| generation rolled out in 2005 that Mercedes | | | | an area worth 2000 liters can easily be |
| MLs earned its dynamic, forward-looking | | | | opened when the rear seats are folded. |
| reputation. | | | | |
| | | | The second-generation MLs are proving to be |
| Daimler-Chrysler spent approximately $600 | | | | worthy and better successors to the |
| million to redesign the second-generation | | | | relatively young ML line. Extra attention |
| Mercedes ML. The new lineup sported an | | | | given to the improvement of Mercedes ML parts |
| overhauled body work, showing more | | | | Mercedes ML parts has surely contributed to |
| aerodynamic lines which lowered the drag | | | | the success of the lineup makeover. Canadian |
| coefficient to just 0.34. Modifications were | | | | Car of the Year Awards even named the M-Class |
| especially extensive on the vehicle's rear | | | | the Best New Sport Utility Vehicle in 2006. |
| which was criticized by many for looking like | | | | |