The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayenne Turbo Tiptronic S (14 - 17)
€ 60,200

€ 132,800

€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 132,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 400 is 2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
Mercedes ML 400
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
70.7
75.8
84.3
67
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 in
114.8
189.1
114
191.1
189.1 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 400
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4982 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6382 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.76 %

General
Mercedes ML 400
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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 Turbo
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
328 hp
513 hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
354 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Performance
Mercedes ML 400
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
153 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
14.32 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 400
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
27 mpg
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
27 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
657 mi
Range
555 mi
Mercedes ML 400
657 mi
555 mi
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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).
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).
212.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
166.7 kWh
212.1 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 400
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft












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