The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Porsche Cayenne GTS (08 - 10)
€ 70,400
€ 78,800
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,800
ⓘ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 420 CDI DPF is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne GTS.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne GTS
71.5
75.2
83.7
65.9
77
86.6
75.2 in
Width
77 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
71.5 in
Height
65.9 in
114.8
188.5
112.4
188.8
188.5 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne GTS
5104 lb
Curb Weight
5071 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6790 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.65 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne GTS
W164
Generation
9PA/955
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne GTS
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
399 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
399 hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne GTS
146 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayenne GTS
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
16 mpg
Porsche Cayenne GTS
16 mpg
city
10 mpg
26 mpg
highway
22 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
532 mi
Range
411 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
411 mi
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Environmental Impact
228.4 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).
286.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
286.1 kWh
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
581 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne GTS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft
