The Mercedes-Benz ML500 is a midsize luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz between 2002 and 2011. The ML500 was equipped with a 5.0L V8 engine that produced 302 horsepower, and was capable of towing up to 7500 pounds. The ML500 featured four-wheel drive, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. It was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel-drive configurations. The ML500 was also equipped with a range of safety features, including standard side-curtain airbags and optional adaptive cruise control.