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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8vsJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8

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

AMG ML 63 V8

510 hp6208 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010
VS

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2)

SRT8 6.4 V8

472 hp6417 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,235 kg
    4,927 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    228 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    576 km
    358 mi
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Power
510hp380kW
472hp352kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
624Nm460lb-ft
Curb weight
2,235kg4,927lb
2,336kg5,150lb
Gross weight
2,880kg6,349lb
2,948kg6,499lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.1L/100 km9.8mpg US11.7mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
228hp/t170kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
576km358mi
Calculated
554km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
6,417cc392cu in
Length
4,812mm189in
4,859mm191in
Width-
1,958mm77in
Height
1,899mm75in
1,756mm69in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,915mm115in
Front track-
1,617mm64in
Rear track-
1,633mm64in
Ground clearance
234mm9in
211mm8in
Trunk volume
833L
-
Max trunk volume
2,050L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
95L
93L

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 AMG ML 63 V8Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V86,000 rpm4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8 has 38 hp more than Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / 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 2008AMG ML 63 V8
2,235 kg
4,927 lb
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
2,336 kg
5,150 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 2008AMG ML 63 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
257 km/h
160 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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 2008AMG ML 63 V8
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK

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 2008AMG ML 63 V8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
472 hp
352 kW
5.0 s
257 km/h
160 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 2008AMG ML 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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
4,812 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,899 mm
74.8 in
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Power
472 hp
352 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,756 mm
69.1 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 2008AMG ML 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Power
472 hp
352 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 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 2008AMG ML 63 V8
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
5.0 s
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
5.0 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 2008AMG ML 63 V8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
472 hp
352 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
624 Nm
460 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
2,235 kg
4,927 lb
2,336 kg
5,150 lb
Fuel consumption
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
833 L
29.4 cu ft
Length
4,812 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,899 mm
74.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,756 mm
69.1 in
Range score
576 km
358 mi
554 km
344 mi
Trunk score
833 L
29.4 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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 (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8
Consumption16.5 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.1 mpg UK16.8 L/100 km14 mpg US16.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.88 LC100 km29.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.47 LC100 mi47.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,475 L654 US gal544 UK gal2,520 L666 US gal554 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,331 LC/year4,410 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 6 Nm more
  • Is 101 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

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