Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

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 (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,282 km
    797 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
292hp218kW
258hp192kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
2,870kg6,327lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
102.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
42.7s
Calculated
51.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
568km353mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,820mm72in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
-
Trunk volume
633L
680L
Max trunk volume
2,020L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
83L
100L
CO2 emissions-
205g/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 (X166) GL 350 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.7 s
51.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
140 km/h
87 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 34 hp (25 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
2,380 kg
5,247 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 0.2 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 6.8 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 (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
1,282 km
797 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
7.9 s
220 km/h
137 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 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-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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.9 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
292 hp
218 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,135 kg
4,707 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
568 km
353 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
CO2 score
-
205 g/km
Trunk score
633 L
22.4 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC
Consumption14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.55 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.12 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,833 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Uses 6.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 714 km (443 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 47 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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