The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Porsche Cayenne Turbo Tiptronic S (17 - 18)
€ 53,600

€ 138,900

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
71.5
75.2
83.7
65.9
78.3
86.4
75.2 in
Width
78.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
71.5 in
Height
65.9 in
114.8
188.5
114
193.9
188.5 in
Length
193.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
2.88 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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 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 L / 196 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 hp
542 hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
568 lb‑ft
at 1960 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
568 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.15 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
21.8 lb/hp
9.15 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
20 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
25 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
628 mi
Range
470 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
470 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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 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
1510 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.1 cu ft












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