The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 56,200

€ 81,400

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC is 0.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne GTS.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne GTS
70.4
75.8
84.3
65.9
77
86.6
75.8 in
Width
77 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
70.4 in
Height
65.9 in
114.8
189.1
112.4
188.8
189.1 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne GTS
4740 lb
Curb Weight
5115 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6790 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.33 %

General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne GTS
W166
Generation
9PA/955
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
399 hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne GTS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne GTS
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
17 mpg
Porsche Cayenne GTS
35 mpg
city
11 mpg
44 mpg
highway
23 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
996 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
447 mi
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Environmental Impact
119.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
263.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
263.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne GTS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft