Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008
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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8vsLand Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful510 hp380 kW
- Highest torque630 Nm465 lb-ft
- Lightest2,235 kg4,927 lb
- Best power-to-weight228 hp/t170 kW/t4.4 kg/hp
- Largest trunk833 L
- Best overall score82/100
- Best performance score77/100
- Best practicality score93/100
Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8
- Lowest combined fuel consumption13.8 L/100 km17.0 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption20.6 L/100 km11.4 mpg US13.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
- Best estimated range761 km473 mi
- Best economy score70/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 | Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510hp380kW | 510hp380kW |
| Torque | 630Nm465lb-ft | 625Nm461lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,235kg4,927lb | 2,330kg5,137lb |
| Gross weight | 2,880kg6,349lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 66.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s | 5.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.8s Calculated | 23.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s Calculated | 5.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 24.1L/100 km9.8mpg US11.7mpg UK | 20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.1s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 228hp/t170kW/t104hp/1000 lb Calculated | 219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton Calculated | 268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 576km358mi Calculated | 761km473mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,208cc379cu in | 5,000cc305cu in |
| Length | 4,812mm189in | 4,999mm197in |
| Width | - | 1,983mm78in |
| Height | 1,899mm75in | 1,835mm72in |
| Wheelbase | 2,915mm115in | 2,922mm115in |
| Front track | - | 1,690mm67in |
| Rear track | - | 1,683mm66in |
| Ground clearance | 234mm9in | - |
| Trunk volume | 833L | 550L |
| Max trunk volume | 2,050L | 2,030L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 95L | 105L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 322g/km |
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 V8: Power / Torque
- Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 | 6,800 rpm | 5,200 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 | 6,000-6,500 rpm | 2,500-5,500 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 | Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 5.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.8 s | 23.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 8.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.1 s | 11.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.1 s | 13.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 176 km/h 109 mph | 165 km/h 103 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 | 510 hp 380 kW |
| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 | 510 hp 380 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft |
| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 | 2,235 kg 4,927 lb |
| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 | 2,330 kg 5,137 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 | 5.0 s |
| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 | 5.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8 and Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 | 16.5 L/100 km 14.3 mpg US 17.1 mpg UK |
| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8: 2.7 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 | 228 hp/t 170 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 | 219 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 | 576 km 358 mi |
| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 | 761 km 473 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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 |
| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 | 510 hp 380 kW | 5.4 s | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 |
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| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 |
| 16.5 L/100 km 14.3 mpg US 17.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 |
| 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 |
| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | 5.4 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 |
| Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 | 219 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8 | Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 510 hp 380 kW | 510 hp 380 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 5.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,235 kg 4,927 lb | 2,330 kg 5,137 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 16.5 L/100 km 14.3 mpg US 17.1 mpg UK | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 576 km 358 mi | 761 km 473 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 322 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 833 L 29.4 cu ft | 550 L 19.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 228 hp/t 170 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 219 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8 | Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 16.5 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.1 mpg UK | 13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 28.88 LC100 km | 24.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 46.47 LC100 mi | 38.87 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,475 L654 US gal544 UK gal | 2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 4,331 LC/year | 3,623 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8
- Has 5 Nm more
- Is 95 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
- Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 283 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8
- Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 185 km (115 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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