The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 74,800
 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (17 - ..) Porsche Cayenne
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,800

ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
66.8
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (17 - ..)
78.1
86.4
75.8 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
70.7 in
Height
66.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (17 - ..)
114
193.6
189.1 in
Length
193.6 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.83 %
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne
W166
Generation
9YA
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline 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
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
335 hp
Porsche Cayenne
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
26 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
506 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
506 mi
Porsche Cayenne
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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.8 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.4 cu ft