Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8vsHSV Avalanche 5.7 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163)

AMG ML 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV1999-2001
VS

HSV Avalanche

5.7 V8

367 hp5665 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8

  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Lightest
    2,026 kg
    4,467 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,210 km
    752 mi
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
347hp259kW
367hp274kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
2,085kg4,597lb
2,026kg4,467lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
-
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
89.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
82.1s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
641km399mi
Calculated
1,210km752mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
5,106mm201in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,942mm76in
Height
1,820mm72in
1,654mm65in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,947mm116in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,623mm64in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
633L
-
Max trunk volume
2,020L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V85,500 rpm2,800 rpm5,750 rpm
HSVAvalanche5.7 V85,700 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
31.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
367 hp
274 kW

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8 and HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
2,085 kg
4,597 lb
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
2,026 kg
4,467 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)AMG ML 55 V8
232 km/h
144 mph
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
229 km/h
142 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)AMG ML 55 V86.9 s
HSVAvalanche5.7 V86.9 s

Although HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)AMG ML 55 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8: 8.3 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)AMG ML 55 V8
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
181 hp/t
135 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 (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
641 km
399 mi
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
1,210 km
752 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.9 s
232 km/h
144 mph
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
367 hp
274 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 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)AMG ML 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,820 mm
71.7 in
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,654 mm
65.1 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)AMG ML 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

HSV Avalanche 5.7 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)AMG ML 55 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.9 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 (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,085 kg
4,597 lb
2,026 kg
4,467 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,820 mm
71.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,654 mm
65.1 in
Range score
641 km
399 mi
1,210 km
752 mi
Trunk score
633 L
22.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 59 kg lighter
  • Uses 8.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 568 km (353 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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