The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (10 - 11)
€ 52,500

€ 59,800

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,800
ⓘ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 280 CDI is 5.8 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 11 cm taller than the Porsche Cayenne Diesel.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
1815
1911
2127
1705
1939
2135
1911 mm
Width
1939 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2135 mm
1815 mm
Height
1705 mm
2915
4788
2895
4846
4788 mm
Length
4846 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2895 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2860 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.46 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
W164
Generation
92A/958
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 bhp
237 bhp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
440 NM
550 NM
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel
▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
11.68 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
31 mpg
38 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
649 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
714 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
685 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
670 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L