2009 Mercedes M Class SUV

Inside the 2009 Mercedes M Class, the interior features a two-tone color scheme and a new four-spoke multifunction steering wheel.

The standard specification of the 2009 Mercedes M Class has also been upgraded and now includes an anticipatory occupant protection system PRE-SAFE, NECK-PRO head restraints and a new telematics system.

Press Release

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. 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, emphasizing 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 color 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.

Added character and style for the exterior

The assured appearance of the M-Class is now marked by its dynamically flowing, yet at the same time crisp lines and a clear, powerful design idiom. Thanks to the new-look front-end as well as the modified rear, the new-generation M-Class looks more muscular yet brings a sense of aesthetic elegance to bear ??? in short, it has even more style.

The front end is dominated by a new-look, robust bumper as well as headlamps with a pronounced step in the lower edge. This step continues seamlessly down and around the radiator with its distinctive contours. The larger, lower-set radiator is another element brimming with character. Three wide, black louvers with large, rectangular air outlets and a gleaming chrome edge give structure to the radiator, making the new-generation M-Class appear even more dominant. Fog lamps set well to the outside and a new-look simulated underguard make the off-roader appear wider and even more dynamic.

The rear bumper with integrated reflectors has also been restyled, making the M-Class appear even more poised and assured for anyone following behind. The optional stainless steel underguard conceals the exhaust system with its twin tailpipes and also gives the car a wider stance on the road. The reversing lights also feature darkened indicator repeater lenses in a smoked-glass look. Roof rails are now also included as part of the standard-fit styling and practical features, along with the new powerful mirrors with their larger surface designed to provide better visibility.

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 center 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 color display in the center 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 color 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 liters per 100 kilometers

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 optimized 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 liters per 100 kilometers 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.

Exterior design of 2009 Mercedes M Class

All-new front-end design with prominent horizontal lines

New radiator grille with three black louvers 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 of 2009 Mercedes M Class

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 of 2009 Mercedes M Class

4-way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats

Trailer coupling, manually folding

Infotainment of 2009 Mercedes M Class

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

2009 Mercedes M Class’ 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 of 2009 Mercedes M Class

New 17, 18, 19 and 20-inch light-alloy wheels

19-inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels standard for V8