The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (14 - 17)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 85,100
 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (14 - 17) Porsche Cayenne S
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100

ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne S.
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne S
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
67.1
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (14 - 17)
76.3
85.2
75.8 in
Width
76.3 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
70.7 in
Height
67.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (14 - 17)
114
191.1
189.1 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne S
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6305 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.35 %
Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (14 - 17)

General

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne S
W166
Generation
92A/958
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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
414 hp
Porsche Cayenne S
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne S

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne S

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
556 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
556 mi
Porsche Cayenne 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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