The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayenne Diesel S Tiptronic S (13 - 14)
€ 76,200

€ 78,900

€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,900
ⓘ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 500 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne Diesel S.
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
70.7
75.8
84.3
66.9
76.3
84.1
75.8 in
Width
76.3 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
70.7 in
Height
66.9 in
114.8
189.1
114
190.8
189.1 in
Length
190.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.54 %

General
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
W166
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 S
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
377 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
377 hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
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12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.27 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
13.27 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
28 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
26 mpg
highway
32 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
525 mi
Range
749 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
749 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
170.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
170.8 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft












56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft