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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8vsLand Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8

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

AMG ML 63 V8

510 hp6208 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010
VS

Land Rover Range Rover IV

5.0 V8

510 hp5000 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2012-2017

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
  • Largest trunk
    833 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.6 L/100 km
    11.4 mpg US
    13.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    761 km
    473 mi
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8Land 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
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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 V8Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8Land 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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

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
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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
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.

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
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,835 mm
72.2 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
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
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.

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
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.

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
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
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
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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,835 mm
72.2 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8
Consumption16.5 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.1 mpg UK13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.88 LC100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.47 LC100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,475 L654 US gal544 UK gal2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,331 LC/year3,623 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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