The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Porsche Cayenne Turbo Tiptronic S (14 - 17)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 132,800
Porsche Cayenne Turbo Tiptronic S (14 - 17) Porsche Cayenne Turbo
€ 72,100
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 considerably. The Mercedes ML 420 CDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
67
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Turbo Tiptronic S (14 - 17)
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 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Turbo Tiptronic S (14 - 17)
114
191.1
188.5 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4982 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6382 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.37 %
Porsche Cayenne Turbo Tiptronic S (14 - 17)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
513 hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Turbo

 REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
555 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
555 mi
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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).
212.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
212.1 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft