The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayenne S (07 - 10)
€ 60,000

€ 68,300

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,300
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 0.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne S.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne S
70.7
75.8
84.3
66.9
75.9
86.6
75.8 in
Width
75.9 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
70.7 in
Height
66.9 in
114.8
189.1
112.4
188.9
189.1 in
Length
188.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne S
4795 lb
Curb Weight
5071 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6790 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.44 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne S
W166
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
380 hp
Porsche Cayenne S
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne S
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne S
139 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne S
▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.34 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
13.34 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
16 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
30 mpg
city
11 mpg
37 mpg
highway
22 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
850 mi
Range
417 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
417 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
Environmental Impact
139.9 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 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
282.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Porsche Cayenne S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











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