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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166)

AMG ML 63 V8

523 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDTwin-turboSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3) 784 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    784 hp
    585 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,085 Nm
    800 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,345 kg
    5,170 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    335 hp/t
    249 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    276 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    788 km
    490 mi
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3)784 hpMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2)680 hpMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1)617 hpMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8523 hp
Power
784hp585kW+261 hp
680hp507kW+157 hp
617hp460kW+94 hp
523hp390kW
Torque
1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,345kg5,170lb
2,345kg5,170lb
2,345kg5,170lb
2,345kg5,170lb
Gross weight
3,050kg6,724lb
3,050kg6,724lb
3,050kg6,724lb
3,050kg6,724lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.7s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-15.8 s
Calculated
58.8s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-9.7 s
Calculated
60.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-7.8 s
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.1 s
4.1s-0.7 s
4.3s-0.5 s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
11.4s-6.3 s
Calculated
12.7s-5.0 s
Calculated
14.6s-3.2 s
Calculated
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
335hp/t249kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
463Nm/t310lb-ft/ton
Calculated
403Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
788km490mi
Calculated
788km490mi
Calculated
788km490mi
Calculated
788km490mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,804mm189in
4,804mm189in
4,804mm189in
4,804mm189in
Width
1,926mm76in
1,926mm76in
1,926mm76in
1,926mm76in
Height
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,915mm115in
2,915mm115in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,648mm65in
1,648mm65in
1,648mm65in
1,648mm65in
Rear track
1,663mm65in
1,663mm65in
1,663mm65in
1,663mm65in
Trunk volume
690L
690L
690L
690L
Max trunk volume
2,010L
2,010L
2,010L
2,010L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
93L
93L
93L
CO2 emissions
276g/km
276g/km
276g/km
276g/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 V8 (Stage 3) 784 hpMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2) 680 hpMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1) 617 hpMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 523 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3) 784 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2) 680 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1) 617 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 523 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3)784 hp5,250-5,750 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2)680 hp5,250-5,750 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1)617 hp5,250-5,750 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8523 hp5,250-5,750 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3)784 hpMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2)680 hpMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1)617 hpMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8523 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
12.7 s
14.6 s
17.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
186 km/h
116 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3) 784 hp has 261 hp more than Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 523 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 523 hp and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3) 784 hp: 261 hp (195 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)784 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2)680 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1)617 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8523 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3) 784 hp and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 523 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2) 680 hp and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1) 617 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)784 hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2)680 hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1)617 hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8523 hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 (Stage 3)784 hp
784 hp
585 kW
3.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2)680 hp
680 hp
507 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1)617 hp
617 hp
460 kW
4.3 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8523 hp
523 hp
390 kW
4.8 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 (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3)784 hp
Power
784 hp
585 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2)680 hp
Power
680 hp
507 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1)617 hp
Power
617 hp
460 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8523 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)784 hp
Power
784 hp
585 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2)680 hp
Power
680 hp
507 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1)617 hp
Power
617 hp
460 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8523 hp
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-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3) 784 hp 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 (Stage 3)784 hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2)680 hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1)617 hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8523 hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
4.8 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 (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3)784 hp
335 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2)680 hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1)617 hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8523 hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3)784 hpMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2)680 hpMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1)617 hpMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8523 hp
Power
784 hp
585 kW
680 hp
507 kW
617 hp
460 kW
523 hp
390 kW
Torque
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,345 kg
5,170 lb
2,345 kg
5,170 lb
2,345 kg
5,170 lb
2,345 kg
5,170 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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
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
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
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
Range score
788 km
490 mi
788 km
490 mi
788 km
490 mi
788 km
490 mi
CO2 score
276 g/km
276 g/km
276 g/km
276 g/km
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
335 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3) 784 hpMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 2) 680 hpMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 1) 617 hpMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 523 hp
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year3,098 LC/year3,098 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 (Stage 3) 784 hp

  • Has 105 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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