The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (17 - ..)
€ 58,200

€ 74,800

€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,800
ⓘ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 350 is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne
70.7
75.8
84.3
66.8
78.1
86.4
75.8 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
70.7 in
Height
66.8 in
114.8
189.1
114
193.6
189.1 in
Length
193.6 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.28 %

General
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne
W166
Generation
9YA
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.955
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
302 hp
335 hp
Porsche Cayenne
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne
▶ REPLAY
15.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
15.55 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
28 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
30 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
570 mi
Range
506 mi
Mercedes ML 350
570 mi
506 mi
Porsche Cayenne
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
161.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.8 cu ft













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