Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 500vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 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 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2012
VS

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

AMG ML 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2001-2005

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.8 L/100 km
    12.5 mpg US
    15.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    735 km
    457 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
Power
388hp289kW
347hp259kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Gross weight
3,150kg6,945lb
2,870kg6,327lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
94.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
97.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
29.0s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
735km457mi
Calculated
628km390mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
5,099mm201in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,895mm75in
Height
1,840mm72in
1,804mm71in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,648mm65in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
198mm8in
189mm7in
Trunk volume
620L
633L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,020L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
93L
CO2 emissions
317g/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 500Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V85,000 rpm2,800-4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.0 s
32.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 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) Facelift 2009 GL 500: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
510 Nm
376 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 500
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
2,225 kg
4,905 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 500
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
235 km/h
146 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 5006.5 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V86.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8: 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 500
735 km
457 mi
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
628 km
390 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 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 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 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

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 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
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-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
6.5 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

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 500
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
Fuel consumption
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 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
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,804 mm
71.0 in
Range score
735 km
457 mi
628 km
390 mi
CO2 score
317 g/km
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Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8
Consumption13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.80 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.30 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,570 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 km (66 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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