The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S Tiptronic S (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 78,900

€ 53,600

€ 78,900
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 considerably. The Porsche Cayenne Diesel S is 2.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
66.9
76.3
84.1
71.5
75.2
83.7
76.3 in
Width
75.2 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.9 in
Height
71.5 in
114
190.8
114.8
188.5
190.8 in
Length
188.5 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.74 %

General
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
92A/958
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.820

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
377 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
377 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
627 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
157 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.97 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
13.27 lb/hp
23.97 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
28 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
highway
33 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
749 mi
Range
703 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
749 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
172.8 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
170.8 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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