The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Porsche Cayenne Diesel S Tiptronic S (14 - 17)
€ 72,100

€ 82,900

€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,900
ⓘ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 420 CDI is 6.7 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 11 cm taller than the Porsche Cayenne Diesel S.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
1815
1911
2127
1705
1939
2165
1911 mm
Width
1939 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2165 mm
1815 mm
Height
1705 mm
2915
4788
2895
4855
4788 mm
Length
4855 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2895 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2290 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2955 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.08 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
W164
Generation
92A/958
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 bhp
380 bhp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
700 NM
850 NM
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
146 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
▶ REPLAY
7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
7.67 kg/bhp
6.03 kg/bhp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
27 mpg
35 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
557 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
661 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Environmental Impact
218.1 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).
164.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
164.6 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
279 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
665 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
670 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L