The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Porsche Cayenne Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 53,600

€ 112,700

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.8 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.7
75.9
86.6
75.2 in
Width
75.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
71.5 in
Height
66.7 in
114.8
188.5
112.4
188.8
188.5 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5357 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6790 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
10.08 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
W164
Generation
9PA/955
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 hp
493 hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
21.8 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
16 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
19 mpg
city
10 mpg
31 mpg
highway
22 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
628 mi
Range
417 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
417 mi
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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).
282.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
282.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









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