The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (10 - 11)

€ 72,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 500
€ 59,800
 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (10 - 11) Porsche Cayenne Diesel
€ 72,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,800

ⓘ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 500 is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne Diesel.
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
67.1
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (10 - 11)
76.3
84.1
75.2 in
Width
76.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
72.4 in
Height
67.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (10 - 11)
114
190.8
188.5 in
Length
190.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6305 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
W164
Generation
92A/958
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Diesel
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
237 hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel

▶ REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
32 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
24 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
461 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
714 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
152.2 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft