The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic S (12 - 14)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 92,200
 Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic S (12 - 14) Porsche Cayenne GTS
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 280 CDI is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 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
66.5
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic S (12 - 14)
76.9
84.1
75.2 in
Width
76.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
71.5 in
Height
66.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic S (12 - 14)
114
190.8
188.5 in
Length
190.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6261 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.14 %
Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic S (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
W164
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 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
414 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
414 hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
380 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Performance

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

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne GTS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
22 mpg
Porsche Cayenne GTS
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
493 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).
202.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
202.8 kWh
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft