The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Porsche Cayenne S (07 - 10)
€ 50,900

€ 68,300

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,300
ⓘ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 DPF is 1 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 11.6 cm taller than the Porsche Cayenne S.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
1815
1911
2127
1699
1928
2200
1911 mm
Width
1928 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2200 mm
1815 mm
Height
1699 mm
2915
4788
2855
4798
4788 mm
Length
4798 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2855 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2300 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3080 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
5 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
W164
Generation
9PA/955
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4806 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
380 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
380 bhp
Porsche Cayenne S
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
500 NM
Porsche Cayenne S
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
127 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne S
▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.05 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
6.05 kg/bhp
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
30 mpg
19 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
26 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
628 mi
Range
417 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
417 mi
Porsche Cayenne 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).
282.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
282.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
358 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
780 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
540 L









2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1770 L