The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Porsche Cayenne Diesel S Tiptronic S (13 - 14)
€ 53,600

€ 78,900

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,900
ⓘ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 320 CDI DPF is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.6 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne Diesel S.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.9
76.3
84.1
75.2 in
Width
76.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
71.5 in
Height
66.9 in
114.8
188.5
114
190.8
188.5 in
Length
190.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.74 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 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 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
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
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
377 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 hp
377 hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
134 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.27 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
21.8 lb/hp
13.27 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
28 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
628 mi
Range
749 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
749 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).
170.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
170.8 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 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