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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 500

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164)

ML 550 V8

388 hp4966 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2008
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 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
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,185 kg
    4,817 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    311 g/km
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
388hp289kW
388hp289kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
3,150kg6,945lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
92.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
94.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t132kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km451mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,788mm189in
5,099mm201in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,840mm72in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance-
198mm8in
Trunk volume
551L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,050L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
95L
100L
CO2 emissions
311g/km
317g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V86,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
29.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 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 (W164)ML 550 V8
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
2,370 kg
5,225 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)ML 550 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
240 km/h
149 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)ML 550 V85.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 5006.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: 0.7 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)ML 550 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: 0.5 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)ML 550 V8
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
725 km
451 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
735 km
457 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 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)ML 550 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
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,788 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
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

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)ML 550 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
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-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 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)ML 550 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
6.5 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)ML 550 V8
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,788 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 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
725 km
451 mi
735 km
457 mi
CO2 score
311 g/km
317 g/km
Trunk score
551 L
19.5 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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) ML 550 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500

  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 69 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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