The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 62,000
 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14) Porsche Cayenne
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
67.1
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14)
76.3
84.1
75.2 in
Width
76.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
71.5 in
Height
67.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14)
114
190.8
188.5 in
Length
190.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4641 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6173 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.65 %
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne
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 DPF
Porsche Cayenne
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
296 hp
Porsche Cayenne
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
24 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
534 mi
Porsche Cayenne
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft