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Land Rover Range Rover Sport II SVR 5.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8

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

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport II

SVR 5.0 V8

550 hp5000 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2014-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166)

AMG ML 63 V8

523 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDTwin-turboSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II SVR 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Lightest
    2,335 kg
    5,148 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    510 mi
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100

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

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    276 g/km
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLand RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
550hp410kW
523hp390kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,345kg5,170lb
Gross weight-
3,050kg6,724lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km510mi
Calculated
788km490mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,000cc305cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,872mm192in
4,804mm189in
Width
2,019mm79in
1,926mm76in
Height
1,780mm70in
1,796mm71in
Wheelbase
2,923mm115in
2,915mm115in
Front track-
1,648mm65in
Rear track-
1,663mm65in
Trunk volume-
690L
Max trunk volume-
2,010L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
105L
93L
CO2 emissions
298g/km
276g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II SVR 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Land Rover Range Rover Sport II SVR 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Land RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm3,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V85,250-5,750 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLand RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
17.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II SVR 5.0 V8 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 and Land Rover Range Rover Sport II SVR 5.0 V8: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Land RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V8
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Land RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V8
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
2,345 kg
5,170 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Land RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport II SVR 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Land RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 and Land Rover Range Rover Sport II SVR 5.0 V8: 1.0 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
Land RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V8
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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
Land RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
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

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
Land RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,872 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,780 mm
70.1 in
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

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
Land RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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

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
Land RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
4.7 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

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
Land RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V8
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLand RoverRange Rover Sport IISVR 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
523 hp
390 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
2,345 kg
5,170 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,872 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,780 mm
70.1 in
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
Range score
820 km
510 mi
788 km
490 mi
CO2 score
298 g/km
276 g/km
Trunk score
-
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLand Rover Range Rover Sport II SVR 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II SVR 5.0 V8

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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