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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008

ML 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 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
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    833 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • 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
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
388hp289kW
333hp248kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
87.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
112.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km451mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,781mm188in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,815mm71in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,636mm64in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,639mm65in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
261mm10in
-
Trunk volume
833L
680L
Max trunk volume
2,050L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
95L
100L
CO2 emissions-
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
32.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 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
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 has 55 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 (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
2,360 kg
5,203 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)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
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)Facelift 2008ML 500 V85.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4006.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 0.9 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)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: 3.5 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)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
725 km
451 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
1,042 km
647 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.7 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)Facelift 2008ML 500 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
833 L
29.4 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,815 mm
71.5 in
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

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)Facelift 2008ML 500 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 (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-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 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)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.7 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)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
388 hp
289 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
833 L
29.4 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,815 mm
71.5 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
725 km
451 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
-
225 g/km
Trunk score
833 L
29.4 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 153 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 316 km (197 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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