The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (10 - 14)
€ 54,300

€ 76,600

€ 54,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,600
ⓘ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 350 is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne S.
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne S
71.5
75.2
83.7
67.1
76.3
84.1
75.2 in
Width
76.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
71.5 in
Height
67.1 in
114.8
188.5
114
190.8
188.5 in
Length
190.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne S
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.23 %

General
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne S
W164
Generation
92A/958
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
Porsche Cayenne S
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.967
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
268 hp
395 hp
Porsche Cayenne S
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne S
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne S
140 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne S
▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.94 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
17.56 lb/hp
11.94 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
21 mpg
22 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
29 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
527 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes ML 350
527 mi
503 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
198.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
212.1 kWh
198.9 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 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