The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)

€ 55,200
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) Mercedes ML 320 CDI
€ 65,400
 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16) Porsche Cayenne
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 320 CDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Porsche Cayenne
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
75.2
83.7
67.1
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)
114
191.1
188.5 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Porsche Cayenne
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6195 lb
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.2 %
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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 320 CDI
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
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
221 hp
296 hp
Porsche Cayenne
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne

Performance

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Porsche Cayenne
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
21.8 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
25 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
30 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
635 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
635 mi
574 mi
Porsche Cayenne
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
191.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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