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

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

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

ML 500 V8

292 hp4966 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2001-2005
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

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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
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • 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

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

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Lightest
    2,135 kg
    4,707 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    633 L
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
292hp218kW
388hp289kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
2,870kg6,327lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
102.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
42.7s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
568km353mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
5,088mm200in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,820mm72in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
-
Trunk volume
633L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,020L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
83L
96L
CO2 emissions-
351g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 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 2001ML 500 V85,600 rpm2,700-4,250 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 2001ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.7 s
43.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 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 2001ML 500 V8
292 hp
218 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 has 96 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) GL 500: 96 hp (72 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
440 Nm
325 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 2001ML 500 V8
2,135 kg
4,707 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 2001ML 500 V8
222 km/h
138 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 2001ML 500 V87.7 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 ML 500 V8: 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 (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 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 2001ML 500 V8
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 2001ML 500 V8
568 km
353 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 2001ML 500 V8
292 hp
218 kW
7.7 s
222 km/h
138 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 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
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 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-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 2001ML 500 V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
7.7 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 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
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 2001ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
292 hp
218 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,135 kg
4,707 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 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
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,820 mm
71.7 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
568 km
353 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
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500
Consumption14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.55 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.12 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,833 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Has 96 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 km (53 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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