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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008 ML 500 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 (W164) · Facelift 2008

ML 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2009
VS

HSV Avalanche

5.7 V8

367 hp5665 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8

  • Lightest
    2,026 kg
    4,467 lb
  • 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 economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
388hp289kW
367hp274kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,026kg4,467lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
87.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.1s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
742km461mi
Calculated
1,210km752mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,781mm188in
5,106mm201in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,942mm76in
Height
1,815mm71in
1,654mm65in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,947mm116in
Front track
1,636mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,639mm65in
1,623mm64in
Ground clearance
261mm10in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
833L
-
Max trunk volume
2,050L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
95L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
31.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 has 21 hp more than HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
530 Nm
391 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
2,110 kg
4,652 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V85.8 s
HSVAvalanche5.7 V86.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 and HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8: 1.1 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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 (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: 6.6 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
742 km
461 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
833 L
29.4 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,815 mm
71.5 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
5.8 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,026 kg
4,467 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
833 L
29.4 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,815 mm
71.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,654 mm
65.1 in
Range score
742 km
461 mi
1,210 km
752 mi
Trunk score
833 L
29.4 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 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 (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8

  • Is 84 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 467 km (290 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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