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Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) · Facelift 2008 G 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

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

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Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) · Facelift 2008

G 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2011-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,170 kg
    4,784 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.3 L/100 km
    12.2 mpg US
    14.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    653 km
    406 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388hp289kW
388hp289kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
95.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
39.1s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
644km400mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,212mm166in
5,088mm200in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,931mm76in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,475mm58in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,475mm58in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
205mm8in
-
Trunk volume
250L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
2,300L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
96L
96L
CO2 emissions-
351g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.1 s
43.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
2,170 kg
4,784 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-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V85.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5005.9 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-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
644 km
400 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
653 km
406 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
5.9 s
210 km/h
130 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-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,931 mm
76.0 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 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-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 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-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
5.9 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-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,931 mm
76.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
644 km
400 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
-
351 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 370 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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