The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (14 - 17)
€ 53,600

€ 70,700

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,700
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne Diesel.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
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 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6327 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
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
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 hp
258 hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne Diesel
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.67 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
21.8 lb/hp
18.67 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
36 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
39 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
628 mi
Range
800 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
800 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.5 cu ft











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