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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

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 GLK (X204)

GLK 280 V6

231 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    292 hp
    218 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    633 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,755 kg
    3,869 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
292hp218kW
231hp172kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
2,135kg4,707lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,870kg6,327lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
102.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
42.7s
Calculated
49.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
568km353mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,820mm72in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
633L
450L
Max trunk volume
2,020L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
83L
66L

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 GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6: 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.7 s
49.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
145 km/h
90 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8 has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 61 hp (45 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
300 Nm
221 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
210 km/h
130 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V67.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 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-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 4.1 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
629 km
391 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.6 s
210 km/h
130 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
292 hp
218 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,135 kg
4,707 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Range score
568 km
353 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
633 L
22.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6
Consumption14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.55 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.12 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,833 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 183 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

  • Is 380 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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