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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008

ML 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2009
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 450 CDI

306 hp3996 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    833 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

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

  • 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 economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
Power
388hp289kW
306hp228kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,475kg5,456lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
87.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
114.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
39.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
742km461mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,781mm188in
5,099mm201in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,815mm71in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,636mm64in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,639mm65in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
261mm10in
198mm8in
Trunk volume
833L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,050L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
95L
100L
CO2 emissions-
307g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI3,600 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
39.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 has 82 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
2,475 kg
5,456 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
230 km/h
143 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V85.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 1.8 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 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-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
742 km
461 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
306 hp
228 kW
7.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
833 L
29.4 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,815 mm
71.5 in
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

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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 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-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
Power
388 hp
289 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
833 L
29.4 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,815 mm
71.5 in
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
Range score
742 km
461 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
-
307 g/km
Trunk score
833 L
29.4 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 213 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (74 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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