The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 52,900
€ 53,600
€ 52,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 Porsche Cayenne is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF.
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
66.9
75.9
86.6
71.5
75.2
83.7
75.9 in
Width
75.2 in
86.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.9 in
Height
71.5 in
112.4
188.9
114.8
188.5
188.9 in
Length
188.5 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6493 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.23 %
General
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
9PA/955
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
286 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
284 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
284 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
141 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayenne
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
17.23 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
19 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
25 mpg
highway
31 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
501 mi
Range
628 mi
Porsche Cayenne
501 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
235 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).
193.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
235 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1565 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
50.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
