The second generation of the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class was launched in 2005 and, despite the fact that it wasn’t old looking, only three years later the facelift was introduced at the 2008 New York Auto Show.
The ML 63 AMG went through the same process of the facelift. The massive, two-ton super-SUV, featured a grille with two horizontal bars and the big, three-star logo, in the middle. The bumper featured an additional grille and scoops for cooling the brakes and other radiators. The headlights and the taillights were slightly revised when compared to its predecessor. The new, twin-spoke wheel design was fitted as standard, unlike the star-design with a simple five-spoke from the pre-facelift model. In the back, two chromed twin exhausts stamped with the AMG letters were a final touch to the performance SUV.

Inside, the steering wheel featured a new design, with perforated leather on the grip area. A Nappa-trim was available as an option for the dashboard. The telematics system featured the Audio 20 fitted as standard. The car was offered with optional voice-commands.

Under the hood, the ML 63 AMG featured the same 6.2-liter V8 engine. It was still naturally aspirated and offered 510 hp, the same as before. The power was transferred via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission with three drive modes.