2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Trims and Specs

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 midsize SUV receives a design refresh inside and out. New exterior features for '09 include a larger front grille, reshaped headlights, larger exterior mirrors, a wider rear bumper with integrated reflector strips, and new taillights with smoked glass. Other standard exterior features for the ML350 include running boards, front foglights, heated power mirrors, and rain-sensing wipers. Redesigned seats and a leather-wrapped four-spoke steering wheel with updated shift panels are among the new interior features for '09. In addition, the ML320 now includes Neck-Pro front head restraints, which help prevent whiplash, as standard equipment. The ML350's cabin also includes an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a power sunroof, dual-zone climate control, and an 8-speaker audio system with speed-sensitive volume, a 6-CD changer, and an MP3 input jack. MB-Tex leatherette upholstery and Brown Birdseye Maple wood trim come standard throughout the cabin.

A 268-hp, 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine generating 268 hp powers the rear-wheel-drive ML350. The engine features continually variable timing on both the intake and exhaust valves, ensuring peak torque of 258 lb-ft at 2,400 to 5,000 rpm. This results in good acceleration off the mark and immediate response of the throttle at virtually any driving speed, according to Mercedes. The V6 links to a seven-speed automatic transmission, which adapts its shifting patterns to the driver's style. The ML350 jumps out from 0-60 in 7.9 seconds, and manages fuel economy numbers of 16/21 mpg. Electronic traction control, an electronic stability program, and four-wheel antilock brakes with brake assist come standard. Owners can add Mercedes' 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system as an option. The '09 ML350 rides on 19-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires.

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 BlueTEC midsize SUV gets a new, next-generation 3.0-liter BlueTEC V6 turbodiesel engine for 2009. The diesel engine generates 210 hp and a respectable 398 lb-ft of torque, and features a system designed to lower harmful emissions by reducing nitrogen oxides in the exhaust stream. Thanks to the new, cleaner diesel, Mercedes offers the ML320 in all 50 states for the first time. The quiet, fuel-efficient engine achieves mileage ratings of 18/24, which enables the ML320 to travel up to 600 miles on a single tank of gas. The BlueTEC V6 will run on B5 biodiesel fuel as well as ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel. It links to a seven-speed automatic transmission, which adapts to each individual's driving style.

New features for the five-passenger '09 ML320 include redesigned seats and a leather-wrapped four-spoke steering wheel with updated shift panels. MB-Tex leatherette upholstery comes standard throughout the cabin. Brown Birdseye Maple wood trim gives the interior a warm feel. Other standard features include an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power sunroof with sunshade, and an 8-speaker audio system with speed-sensitive volume, a 6-CD changer, and an MP3 input jack. Outside, new features for '09 include a larger front grille, reshaped headlights, larger exterior mirrors, a wider rear bumper with integrated reflector strips, and new taillights with smoked glass. Antilock brakes with brake assist, a night security illumination system, and an electronic stability program come standard. The ML320 BlueTEC rides on 19-inch wheels with all-season run-flat tires.

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550 midsize SUV receives a minor exterior facelift for 2009, as well as a few new interior features. Inside, the ML550 gets a new seat design and a leather-wrapped four-spoke steering wheel with updated shift panels. In addition, the ML550 now comes equipped with Neck-Pro head restraints on the front seats as standard safety equipment. The interior also includes an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a power tilt-and-slide sunroof with sunshade, dual-zone climate control, and an 8-speaker audio system with a 6-CD changer, speed-sensitive volume, and an MP3 input jack. Brown Birdseye Maple wood trim and MB-Tex leatherette upholstery come standard throughout the cabin, although owners can add leather upholstery and heated front seats as options. Outside, the ML550 now sports a larger front grille, reshaped headlights, larger exterior mirrors, a wider rear bumper with integrated reflector strips, and new taillights with smoked glass. Front foglights, rain-sensing headlights, heated exterior mirrors, and chrome exhaust pipes also come standard.

For power, the ML350 comes equipped with a 5.5-liter V8 engine, which produces 382 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a seven-speed automatic transmission with two overdrive gears, and drives the ML350 from 0-60 in 5.6 seconds. Mercedes' 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, which features a permanent 40/60 front-to-rear torque split, helps ensure optimal traction and stability on all types of road surfaces. The AWD system works in conjunction with the four-wheel electronic traction system, which balances torque split and sends torque to the wheels with the most traction in slippery road conditions. An electronic stability program and antilock brakes with brake assist also come standard. The '09 ML550 rides on 19-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires.

As the top-of-the-line M-Class trim available for 2009, the ML63 AMG comes well-equipped with a wide range of standard features, including a number of features designed by AMG, Mercedes' in-house sport tuner. AMG front sport seats, an AMG-designed ergonomic sport steering wheel, brushed stainless steel sport pedals with black rubber pads, and an AMG instrument cluster are among the ML63 AMG's unique features, while Burl Walnut trim, leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a power sunroof ensure an upscale feel. A 610-watt, 11-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with a 6-CD changer, Sirius satellite radio, and an MP3 input jack keeps passengers entertained. Other high-end features include a voice-activated navigation system with real-time traffic information and Mercedes' COMAND system, which drivers can use to manage the audio, climate control, and navigation systems. Outside, the '09 ML63 AMG gets a larger front grille, reshaped headlights, larger exterior mirrors, a wider rear bumper with integrated reflector strips, and new taillights with smoked glass. Front foglights, rain-sensing headlights, heated exterior mirrors, and chrome exhaust pipes also come standard.

A beefy 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 503 hp and an impressive 465 lb-ft of torque powers the '09 ML63 AMG. With all that power and torque, the ML63 AMG roars from 0-to-60 in just 4.8 seconds. The engine links to a seven-speed AMG 7G-tronic automatic transmission with fingertip shift paddles located on the steering wheel, so drivers can manually shift gears when desired. With its big V8, fuel economy numbers suffer a bit, dropping to 11/15 mpg. The '09 ML63 AMG comes standard with Mercedes' 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, which features a permanent 40/60 front-to-rear torque split. A four-wheel electronic traction system balances torque split in typical road conditions and sends torque to the wheels with the most traction when roads get slippery. An electronic stability program and antilock brakes with brake assist also come standard. The '09 ML550 rides on 20-inch AMG-designed alloy wheels with high-performance tires.