The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S Tiptronic S (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 78,900

€ 76,200

€ 78,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 Diesel S is 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 500
66.9
76.3
84.1
70.7
75.8
84.3
76.3 in
Width
75.8 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.9 in
Height
70.7 in
114
190.8
114.8
189.1
190.8 in
Length
189.1 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 500
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.54 %

General
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 500
92A/958
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 500
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
377 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
377 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
627 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 500
157 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 500
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13.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
13.27 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
28 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
32 mpg
highway
26 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
749 mi
Range
525 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
749 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
208.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
170.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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