The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Porsche Cayenne Diesel S Tiptronic S (14 - 17)
€ 50,900

€ 82,900

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,900
ⓘ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 DPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne Diesel S.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
71.5
75.2
83.7
67.1
76.3
85.2
75.2 in
Width
76.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
71.5 in
Height
67.1 in
114.8
188.5
114
191.1
188.5 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5049 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6515 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.58 %

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

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 DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
380 hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
127 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
29 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
highway
34 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
628 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
661 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
164.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
164.6 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft










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