2014 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class Owner's Manual

Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
0002 0003
Steel-sprung
vehicles
25° 25°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC
package
Highway level 22° 22°
Raised level 28° 27°
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD
package
Highway level 22° 22°
Off-road level 1 25° 24°
Off-road level 2 28° 27°
Off-road level 3 29° 29°
For further information abou
tapproach/
departure angles, see ( Ypage 190). Maximum gradient-climbing
capability
Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing
capability depends on the off-road conditions
and the road surface conditions.
Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD
package: the maximum gradient climbing
ability is 100 %when the LOW RANGE off-road
gear is selected.
Vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD
package: the maximum gradient climbing
ability is 80%.
Accelerate carefully and make sure that the
wheels do not spin when driving on steep
terrain.
i If the load on the front axle is reduced
when pulling away on a steep uphill slope,
the front wheels have a tendency to spin.
4ETS recognizes this and brakes the wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque
is increased, making it easier to drive off.
For further information about the maximum
gradient climbing ability, see (Y page 191). Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive
train may be necessary, depending on the
vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the
chassis frame. Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
(example)
0002
Anchorage points
0003 Rear axle center line Trailer tow hitch
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Trailer loads
Trailer loads, trailer drawbar noseweights and axle loads Missing values were not availabl
eattime of going to print. ML 350 4MATIC and ML 550 4MATIC
Permissible trailer load
,unbraked Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimu
mgradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 7198 lbs (3265 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is no
tincluded in
the trailer load) 575 lbs (261 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing
a trailer
3527 lbs (1600 kg)
ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimu
mgradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 6613 lbs (3000 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is no
tincluded in
the trailer load) 529 lbs (240 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing
a trailer
3637 lbs (1650 kg)
ML 350
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimu
mgradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 6613 lbs (3000 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is no
tincluded in
the trailer load) 529 lbs (240 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing
a trailer
3527 lbs (1600 kg)456
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimum gradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 7198 lbs (3265 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is not included in
the trailer load)
575 lbs (261 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing
a trailer
3637 lbs (1650 kg)
ML 63 AMG 4MATIC
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimum gradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 6724 lbs (3050 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is not included in
the trailer load)
309 lbs (140 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing
a trailer
3858 lbs (1750 kg)
The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. The value can be found
on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies.
The maximu mpermissible trailer drawbar noseweight is the maximum weight with which the
trailer drawbar can be loaded. Limit for Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings.
Ball position Ball position of the ball coupling When choosing a ball coupling, the
dimensions stated in the illustration must not
be exceeded. Trailer tow hitch
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