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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDIvsMercedes-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 CDI

306 hp3996 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2009-2010
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 CDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDIMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
306hp228kW
292hp218kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,870kg6,327lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
114.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
102.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
42.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
568km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu 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
307g/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 450 CDIMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 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 450 CDI3,600 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm3,850 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 450 CDIMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
42.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 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 CDI
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
292 hp
218 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI has 14 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 CDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
700 Nm
516 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 CDI
2,475 kg
5,456 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 CDI
230 km/h
143 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 450 CDI7.6 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 CDI and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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 CDI and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 3.0 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 CDI
862 km
536 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 CDI
306 hp
228 kW
7.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 CDI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 CDI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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 CDI 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 CDI
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 CDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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 450 CDIMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
292 hp
218 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
2,135 kg
4,707 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
862 km
536 mi
568 km
353 mi
CO2 score
307 g/km
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Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 450 CDIMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km25.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi41.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,833 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 294 km (182 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 estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8

  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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