The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 72,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 500
€ 78,800
 Porsche Cayenne GTS (08 - 10) Porsche Cayenne GTS
€ 72,200
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 considerably. The Mercedes ML 500 is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne GTS.
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne GTS
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
65.9
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne GTS (08 - 10)
77
86.6
75.2 in
Width
77 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
72.4 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne GTS (08 - 10)
112.4
188.8
188.5 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne GTS
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5071 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6790 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.01 %
Porsche Cayenne GTS (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne GTS
W164
Generation
9PA/955
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne GTS
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
399 hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne GTS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne GTS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
16 mpg
Porsche Cayenne GTS
13 mpg
city
10 mpg
24 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
461 mi
Range
411 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
411 mi
Porsche Cayenne GTS
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).
286.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
286.1 kWh
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
581 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne GTS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 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