The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)
€ 56,300

€ 65,400

€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,400
ⓘ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 CDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Porsche Cayenne
71.5
75.2
83.7
67.1
76.3
85.2
75.2 in
Width
76.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
71.5 in
Height
67.1 in
114.8
188.5
114
191.1
188.5 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Porsche Cayenne
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.2 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Porsche Cayenne
W164
Generation
92A/958
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 350 CDI
Porsche Cayenne
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.820
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
228 hp
296 hp
Porsche Cayenne
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Porsche Cayenne
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
21.13 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
26 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
31 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
663 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
663 mi
574 mi
Porsche Cayenne
Environmental Impact
183.1 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 CDI
183.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft










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