The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 54,300

€ 55,600

€ 54,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.6 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.9
75.9
86.6
75.2 in
Width
75.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
71.5 in
Height
66.9 in
114.8
188.5
112.4
188.9
188.5 in
Length
188.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4949 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6493 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
4.91 %

General
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne
W164
Generation
9PA/955
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.967
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
268 hp
286 hp
Porsche Cayenne
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
258 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne
140 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne
▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.3 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
17.56 lb/hp
17.3 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
21 mpg
19 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
25 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
527 mi
Range
501 mi
Mercedes ML 350
527 mi
501 mi
Porsche Cayenne
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).
235 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
212.1 kWh
235 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









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