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

€ 94,200

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne S.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.8
78.1
86.4
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
71.5 in
Height
66.8 in
114.8
188.5
114
193.6
188.5 in
Length
193.6 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.56 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
W164
Generation
9YA
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
2.9 L / 142 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 hp
434 hp
Porsche Cayenne S
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1800 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
165 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne S
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
21.8 lb/hp
10.26 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
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
29 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
628 mi
Range
496 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
496 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1808 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.8 cu ft











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