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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8vsAlpina XD3 (F25) 3.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166)

ML 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
VS

Alpina XD3 (F25)

3.0

350 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2013-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,910 kg
    4,211 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,015 km
    631 mi
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
Power
408hp304kW
350hp261kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,235kg4,927lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Gross weight
2,950kg6,504lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
253 km/h
157 mph
To 99% top speed
87.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
1,015km631mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,804mm189in
4,647mm183in
Width
1,926mm76in
1,901mm75in
Height
1,796mm71in
1,670mm66in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,648mm65in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,663mm65in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
690L
550L
Max trunk volume
2,010L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
67L
CO2 emissions
269g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.04,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
18.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
253 km/h
157 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
350 hp
261 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 has 58 hp more than Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 58 hp (43 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
2,235 kg
4,927 lb
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
1,910 kg
4,211 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
253 km/h
157 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V85.6 s
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.04.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 has more power, Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 4.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
809 km
503 mi
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
1,015 km
631 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
350 hp
261 kW
4.9 s
253 km/h
157 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,670 mm
65.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.6 s
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8AlpinaXD3 (F25)3.0
Power
408 hp
304 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
Lightness
2,235 kg
4,927 lb
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,670 mm
65.7 in
Range score
809 km
503 mi
1,015 km
631 mi
CO2 score
269 g/km
-
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8

  • Has 58 hp more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Alpina XD3 (F25) 3.0

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 206 km (128 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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