Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400vsMercedes-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 (X166)

GL 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015
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 (X166) GL 400

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
Power
333hp248kW
347hp259kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,870kg6,327lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
112.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
97.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
628km390mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,895mm75in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,804mm71in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance-
189mm7in
Trunk volume
680L
633L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,020L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
93L
CO2 emissions
225g/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) GL 400Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 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 (X166)GL 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,300 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 (X166)GL 400Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
32.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 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
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
480 Nm
354 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 (X166)GL 400
2,360 kg
5,203 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 (X166)GL 400
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 (X166)GL 4006.7 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V86.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 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)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 (X166) GL 400 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8: 5.2 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)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 (X166)GL 400
1,042 km
647 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 (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.7 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 (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
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 (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 (X166) GL 400 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)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.7 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 (X166)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 (X166)GL 400Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,042 km
647 mi
628 km
390 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
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Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 413 km (257 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 47 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 AMG ML 55 V8

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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