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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008 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)

AMG ML 63 V8

510 hp6208 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008
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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008

ML 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2009

Comparison overview

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

  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.6 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    742 km
    461 mi
  • Largest trunk
    833 L
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    228 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
Power
510hp380kW
388hp289kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,240kg4,938lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,880kg6,349lb
2,830kg6,239lb
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
72.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
87.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
22.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.1L/100 km9.8mpg US11.7mpg UK
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
576km358mi
Calculated
742km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,781mm188in
Width
1,951mm77in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,863mm73in
1,815mm71in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,665mm66in
1,636mm64in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,639mm65in
Ground clearance-
261mm10in
Trunk volume
551L
833L
Max trunk volume
2,050L
2,050L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
95L
95L
CO2 emissions
392g/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) AMG ML 63 V8Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V86,800 rpm-7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
22.0 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8 has 122 hp more than Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8: 122 hp (91 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
2,110 kg
4,652 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)AMG ML 63 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
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 (W164)AMG ML 63 V85.0 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V85.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: 0.8 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)AMG ML 63 V8
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8: 3.7 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)AMG ML 63 V8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
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 (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
576 km
358 mi
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
742 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,863 mm
73.3 in
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

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)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
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
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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)AMG ML 63 V8
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
5.8 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)AMG ML 63 V8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,863 mm
73.3 in
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
Range score
576 km
358 mi
742 km
461 mi
CO2 score
392 g/km
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Trunk score
551 L
19.5 cu ft
833 L
29.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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) AMG ML 63 V8Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8
Consumption16.5 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.1 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.88 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.47 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,475 L654 US gal544 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,331 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8

  • Has 122 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 282 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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