Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166)

ML 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 500

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    870 km
    540 mi
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,235 kg
    4,927 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    269 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
408hp304kW
435hp324kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,235kg4,927lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
2,950kg6,504lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
87.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
86.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,804mm189in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,926mm76in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,796mm71in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,648mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,663mm65in
1,675mm66in
Trunk volume
690L
680L
Max trunk volume
2,010L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
93L
100L
CO2 emissions
269g/km
269g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
2,235 kg
4,927 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
250 km/h
155 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 (W166)ML 500 V85.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

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 (W166)ML 500 V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
809 km
503 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
870 km
540 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.4 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
408 hp
304 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,235 kg
4,927 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 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
809 km
503 mi
870 km
540 mi
CO2 score
269 g/km
269 g/km
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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