Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) 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 (W166)

ML 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.2 L/100 km
    15.5 mpg US
    18.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    269 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    809 km
    503 mi
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
408hp304kW
388hp289kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,235kg4,927lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
2,950kg6,504lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
87.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,804mm189in
5,088mm200in
Width
1,926mm76in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,796mm71in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,648mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,663mm65in
1,648mm65in
Trunk volume
690L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,010L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
96L
CO2 emissions
269g/km
351g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) 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 (W166)ML 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 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 (W166)ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
43.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
600 Nm
443 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
2,235 kg
4,927 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W166)ML 500 V85.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5005.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 0.3 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 3.2 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
809 km
503 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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 M-class (W166) 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.6 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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 (W166)ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
408 hp
304 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,235 kg
4,927 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 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
809 km
503 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
269 g/km
351 g/km
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 156 km (97 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 82 g/km less CO2

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Is 65 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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