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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8vsJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166)

AMG ML 63 V8

523 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
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 (W166) AMG ML 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    523 hp
    390 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    788 km
    490 mi
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Power
523hp390kW
472hp352kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
624Nm460lb-ft
Curb weight
2,345kg5,170lb
2,336kg5,150lb
Gross weight
3,050kg6,724lb
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
68.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
788km490mi
Calculated
554km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
6,417cc392cu in
Length
4,804mm189in
4,859mm191in
Width
1,926mm76in
1,958mm77in
Height
1,796mm71in
1,756mm69in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,648mm65in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,663mm65in
1,633mm64in
Ground clearance-
211mm8in
Trunk volume
690L
-
Max trunk volume
2,010L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
93L
CO2 emissions
276g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) 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 (W166)AMG ML 63 V85,250-5,750 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm6,000 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 (W166)AMG ML 63 V8JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
523 hp
390 kW
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
472 hp
352 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 has 51 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 (W166) AMG ML 63 V8: 51 hp (38 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
624 Nm
460 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
2,345 kg
5,170 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 (W166)AMG 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8: 0.2 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)AMG ML 63 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8: 5.0 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)AMG ML 63 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
788 km
490 mi
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
554 km
344 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
523 hp
390 kW
4.8 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 (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
523 hp
390 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
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 (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
523 hp
390 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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 (W166) 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 (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
4.8 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 (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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 (W166)AMG ML 63 V8JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Power
523 hp
390 kW
472 hp
352 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
624 Nm
460 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
2,345 kg
5,170 lb
2,336 kg
5,150 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 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-
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,756 mm
69.1 in
Range score
788 km
490 mi
554 km
344 mi
CO2 score
276 g/km
-
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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 (W166) AMG ML 63 V8Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK16.8 L/100 km14 mpg US16.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km29.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi47.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal2,520 L666 US gal554 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year4,410 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8

  • Has 51 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 235 km (146 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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