The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14)
€ 56,200

€ 62,000

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne
70.4
75.8
84.3
67.1
76.3
84.1
75.8 in
Width
76.3 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
70.4 in
Height
67.1 in
114.8
189.1
114
190.8
189.1 in
Length
190.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4641 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.09 %

General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne
W166
Generation
92A/958
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
8-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
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
296 hp
Porsche Cayenne
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.68 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
15.68 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
24 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
29 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
996 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
534 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft












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