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

€ 85,100

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘ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 S.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
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 S
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.14 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
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 DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 hp
414 hp
Porsche Cayenne S
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne S
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
134 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne S
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.5 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
21.8 lb/hp
11.5 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
30 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
628 mi
Range
556 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
556 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft










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