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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164)

ML 550 V8

388 hp4966 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2008
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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001

ML 500 V8

292 hp4966 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2001-2005

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    725 km
    451 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
388hp289kW
292hp218kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
2,870kg6,327lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
92.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
102.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
42.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t132kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km451mi
Calculated
568km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
4,966cc303cu in
Length
4,788mm189in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,840mm72in
1,820mm72in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance-
204mm8in
Trunk volume
551L
633L
Max trunk volume
2,050L
2,020L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
95L
83L
CO2 emissions
311g/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 M-class (W164) ML 550 V8Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V86,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V85,600 rpm2,700-4,250 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
42.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
292 hp
218 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8 has 96 hp more than Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8: 96 hp (72 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
2,135 kg
4,707 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)ML 550 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
222 km/h
138 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)ML 550 V85.8 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V87.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 1.9 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)ML 550 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 1.5 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)ML 550 V8
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
725 km
451 mi
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
568 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
292 hp
218 kW
7.7 s
222 km/h
138 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)ML 550 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
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,788 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
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

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)ML 550 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-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-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 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)ML 550 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.8 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

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)ML 550 V8
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
292 hp
218 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
2,135 kg
4,707 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,788 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
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
Range score
725 km
451 mi
568 km
353 mi
CO2 score
311 g/km
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Trunk score
551 L
19.5 cu ft
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 (W164) ML 550 V8Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km25.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi41.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year3,833 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8

  • Has 96 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 157 km (97 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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