The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 81,400
 Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic (08 - 10) Porsche Cayenne GTS
€ 52,500
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 280 CDI is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne GTS.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
65.9
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic (08 - 10)
77
86.6
75.2 in
Width
77 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
71.5 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic (08 - 10)
112.4
188.8
188.5 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5115 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6790 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
5.83 %
Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
W164
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 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
399 hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
127 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne GTS

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
17 mpg
Porsche Cayenne GTS
20 mpg
city
11 mpg
31 mpg
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
447 mi
Porsche Cayenne GTS
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).
263.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
263.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft