Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001 ML 500 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) · Facelift 2001

ML 500 V8

292 hp4966 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2001-2005

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • 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 overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
340hp254kW
292hp218kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Gross weight
3,150kg6,945lb
2,870kg6,327lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
105.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
102.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
42.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.4L/100 km12.8mpg US15.4mpg UK
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
568km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,966cc303cu in
Length
5,099mm201in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,840mm72in
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
204mm8in
Trunk volume
620L
633L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,020L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
83L
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) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V85,600 rpm2,700-4,250 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
42.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
144 km/h
89 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
292 hp
218 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 has 48 hp more than Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 48 hp (36 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
440 Nm
325 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
2,135 kg
4,707 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
222 km/h
138 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V87.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 0.5 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 1.2 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
568 km
353 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
292 hp
218 kW
7.7 s
222 km/h
138 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
7.7 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)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
292 hp
218 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
2,135 kg
4,707 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 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
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,820 mm
71.7 in
Range score
746 km
464 mi
568 km
353 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
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km25.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi41.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year3,833 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 178 km (110 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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