Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

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

New comparison

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

AMG ML 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2001-2005
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,170 kg
    4,784 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.3 L/100 km
    12.2 mpg US
    14.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    653 km
    406 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
347hp259kW
388hp289kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
2,870kg6,327lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
97.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
628km390mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,461cc333cu 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
96L
CO2 emissions-
351g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 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 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 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 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
43.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
94 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 500
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 41 hp (31 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 500
530 Nm
391 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 500
2,170 kg
4,784 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 500
210 km/h
130 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 5005.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8: 0.9 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 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

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 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 500
653 km
406 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 500
388 hp
289 kW
5.9 s
210 km/h
130 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 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 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 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
5.9 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-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 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
347 hp
259 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
-
351 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
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500
Consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.90 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.68 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,885 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 km (15 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8
Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

AMG ML 55 V8
AMG ML 55 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8vsMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
GL 500
GL 500
VS
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500vsMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
AMG ML 55 V8
ML 500 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8vsMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V8
GL 500
GL 500
VS
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500vsMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
AMG ML 55 V8
ML 500 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8vsMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
AMG ML 55 V8
ML 500 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8vsMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
AMG ML 55 V8
GL 450
VS
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8vsMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
AMG ML 55 V8
4.6is
VS
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8vsBMWX5 (E53)4.6is
GL 500
GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500vsMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
AMG ML 55 V8
5.7 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8vsHSVAvalanche5.7 V8
GL 500
50i
VS
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500vsBMWX6 (E71)50i
GL 500
48i
VS
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500vsBMWX5 (E70)48i
Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8 vs Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 - car comparison - FastVsFaster