The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)

€ 60,200
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes ML 400
€ 65,400
 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16) Porsche Cayenne
€ 60,200
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 slightly. The Mercedes ML 400 is 2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Mercedes ML 400
Porsche Cayenne
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
75.8
84.3
67.1
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)
76.3
85.2
75.8 in
Width
76.3 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
70.7 in
Height
67.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)
114
191.1
189.1 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 400
Porsche Cayenne
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6195 lb
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.7 %
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes ML 400
Porsche Cayenne
W166
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 400
Porsche Cayenne
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
328 hp
296 hp
Porsche Cayenne
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne

Performance

Mercedes ML 400
Porsche Cayenne
153 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 400

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne

▶ REPLAY
14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
14.32 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 400
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
27 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes ML 400
657 mi
574 mi
Porsche Cayenne
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
166.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 400
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft