The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 56,200

€ 55,600

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC is 0.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne
70.4
75.8
84.3
66.9
75.9
86.6
75.8 in
Width
75.9 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
70.4 in
Height
66.9 in
114.8
189.1
112.4
188.9
189.1 in
Length
188.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4949 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6493 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.22 %

General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne
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
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
286 hp
Porsche Cayenne
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.3 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
17.3 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
19 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
35 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
25 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
996 mi
Range
501 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
501 mi
Porsche Cayenne
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).
235 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
235 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











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