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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8vsChevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001

ML 500 V8

292 hp4966 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2001-2005
VS

Chevrolet SSR

5.3 i V8

300 hp5326 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedPickup2003-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    449 Nm
    331 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    688 km
    428 mi
  • Largest trunk
    1,130 L
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
292hp218kW
300hp224kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
449Nm331lb-ft
Curb weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,159kg4,760lb
Gross weight
2,870kg6,327lb
-
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
102.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
113.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
42.7s
Calculated
47.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
568km353mi
Calculated
688km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
5,326cc325cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,996mm79in
Height
1,820mm72in
1,631mm64in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,946mm116in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
-
Trunk volume
633L
-
Max trunk volume
2,020L
1,130L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
83L
95L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V85,600 rpm2,700-4,250 rpm6,000 rpm
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V85,200 rpm4,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.7 s
47.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
292 hp
218 kW
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
300 hp
224 kW

Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8 has 8 hp more than Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8 and Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
449 Nm
331 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
2,135 kg
4,707 lb
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
2,159 kg
4,760 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 (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
222 km/h
138 mph
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V87.7 s
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V87.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 0.1 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 (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 0.8 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 (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
568 km
353 mi
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
688 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
292 hp
218 kW
7.7 s
222 km/h
138 mph
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
300 hp
224 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,820 mm
71.7 in
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,631 mm
64.2 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 (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8 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 (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
7.7 s
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
7.6 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 (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
292 hp
218 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
449 Nm
331 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,135 kg
4,707 lb
2,159 kg
4,760 lb
Fuel consumption
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,820 mm
71.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,631 mm
64.2 in
Range score
568 km
353 mi
688 km
428 mi
Trunk score
633 L
22.4 cu ft
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8
Consumption14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.55 LC100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.12 LC100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,833 LC/year3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 9 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 497 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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