Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

AMG GL 63

558 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008

AMG ML 63 V8

510 hp6208 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    558 hp
    416 kW
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    813 km
    505 mi
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
Power
558hp416kW
510hp380kW
Torque
760Nm561lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,235kg4,927lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,880kg6,349lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
24.1L/100 km9.8mpg US11.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
228hp/t170kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
813km505mi
Calculated
576km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
4,812mm189in
Width
1,982mm78in
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Height
1,850mm73in
1,899mm75in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,677mm66in
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Rear track
1,696mm67in
-
Ground clearance-
234mm9in
Trunk volume
680L
833L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,050L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
95L
CO2 emissions
288g/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 (X166) AMG GL 63Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 635,250-5,750 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
17.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
558 hp
416 kW
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63 has 48 hp more than Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
2,235 kg
4,927 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 (X166)AMG GL 63
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 634.9 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V85.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8: 0.1 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 (X166)AMG GL 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8: 4.2 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 (X166)AMG GL 63
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
813 km
505 mi
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
576 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
558 hp
416 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (X166)AMG GL 63
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
833 L
29.4 cu ft
Length
4,812 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,899 mm
74.8 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 (X166)AMG GL 63
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63 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 (X166)AMG GL 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
5.0 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 (X166)AMG GL 63
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008AMG ML 63 V8
Power
558 hp
416 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
2,235 kg
4,927 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
833 L
29.4 cu ft
Length
4,812 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,899 mm
74.8 in
Range score
813 km
505 mi
576 km
358 mi
CO2 score
288 g/km
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Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
833 L
29.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 AMG ML 63 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK16.5 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km28.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi46.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal2,475 L654 US gal544 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year4,331 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 237 km (147 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 estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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