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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166)

AMG ML 63 V8

523 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 500

456 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    523 hp
    390 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,345 kg
    5,170 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    264 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    885 km
    550 mi
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
523hp390kW
456hp340kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,345kg5,170lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
3,050kg6,724lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
788km490mi
Calculated
885km550mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,804mm189in
5,130mm202in
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
5
Fuel tank
93L
100L
CO2 emissions
276g/km
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V85,250-5,750 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 5005,250-5,500 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
523 hp
390 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 has 67 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8: 67 hp (50 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 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)AMG ML 63 V8
2,345 kg
5,170 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 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)AMG ML 63 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)AMG ML 63 V84.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 5005.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: 0.5 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)AMG ML 63 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8: 0.5 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 (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
788 km
490 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
885 km
550 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
523 hp
390 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
456 hp
340 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
523 hp
390 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 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)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
523 hp
390 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 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 (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.3 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)AMG ML 63 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
523 hp
390 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,345 kg
5,170 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
788 km
490 mi
885 km
550 mi
CO2 score
276 g/km
264 g/km
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 (W166) AMG ML 63 V8Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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