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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 450

340 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163)

AMG ML 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV1999-2001

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,085 kg
    4,597 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    633 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.4 L/100 km
    12.8 mpg US
    15.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    746 km
    464 mi
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
Power
340hp254kW
347hp259kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Gross weight
3,150kg6,945lb
2,750kg6,063lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
105.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.4L/100 km12.8mpg US15.4mpg UK
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
641km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
5,099mm201in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,840mm72in
1,820mm72in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,648mm65in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
198mm8in
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Trunk volume
620L
633L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,020L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
93L
CO2 emissions
312g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4506,000 rpm2,700-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V85,500 rpm2,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
31.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
2,085 kg
4,597 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4507.2 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V86.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 0.3 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8: 1.1 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
746 km
464 mi
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
641 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
340 hp
254 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.9 s
232 km/h
144 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,820 mm
71.7 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.9 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
2,085 kg
4,597 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,820 mm
71.7 in
Range score
746 km
464 mi
641 km
399 mi
CO2 score
312 g/km
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Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 105 km (65 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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