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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001

AMG ML 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2001-2005
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 450

340 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,225 kg
    4,905 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    633 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    752 km
    467 mi
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
Power
347hp259kW
340hp254kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Gross weight
2,870kg6,327lb
3,150kg6,945lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
97.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
105.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
628km390mi
Calculated
752km467mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
5,088mm200in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,804mm71in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
189mm7in
-
Trunk volume
633L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,020L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
100L
CO2 emissions-
317g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V85,000 rpm2,800-4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 4506,000 rpm2,700 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
34.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
340 hp
254 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
2,355 kg
5,192 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 (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V86.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 4507.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450: 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 (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8: 1.5 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 (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
628 km
390 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
752 km
467 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
340 hp
254 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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 (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,804 mm
71.0 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 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 (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
7.2 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 (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
Power
347 hp
259 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
Fuel consumption
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,804 mm
71.0 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
628 km
390 mi
752 km
467 mi
CO2 score
-
317 g/km
Trunk score
633 L
22.4 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450
Consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.90 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.68 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,885 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450

  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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