The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)
€ 70,400

€ 65,400

€ 70,400
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 considerably. The Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF is 6.7 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 11 cm taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne
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 DPF
Porsche Cayenne
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2115 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2810 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
8.64 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne
W164
Generation
92A/958
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
3598 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
296 bhp
Porsche Cayenne
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
400 NM
Porsche Cayenne
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne
▶ REPLAY
7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
7.67 kg/bhp
7.15 kg/bhp
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
31 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
532 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
574 mi
Porsche Cayenne
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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
695 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
670 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L