The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (17 - ..)
€ 70,500
€ 94,200
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘ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 500 is 5.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5.7 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne S.
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne S
72.4
75.2
83.7
66.8
78.1
86.4
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
72.4 in
Height
66.8 in
114.8
188.5
114
193.6
188.5 in
Length
193.6 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne S
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.56 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne S
W164
Generation
9YA
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 500
Porsche Cayenne S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
434 hp
Porsche Cayenne S
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne S
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayenne S
▶ REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
24 mpg
highway
29 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
461 mi
Range
496 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
496 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1808 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.8 cu ft











58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.4 cu ft















