The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic (09 - 10)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 56,900
 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic (09 - 10) Porsche Cayenne Diesel
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne Diesel.
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
66.9
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic (09 - 10)
75.9
86.6
75.8 in
Width
75.9 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
70.7 in
Height
66.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic (09 - 10)
112.4
188.9
189.1 in
Length
188.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6647 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.45 %
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
W166
Generation
9PA/955
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
237 hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
26 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
668 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
668 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft