The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S Tiptronic S (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 82,900
€ 70,400
€ 82,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 6.7 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 11 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
1705
1939
2165
1815
1911
2127
1939 mm
Width
1911 mm
2165 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1705 mm
Height
1815 mm
2895
4855
2915
4788
4855 mm
Length
4788 mm
2895 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
2290 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.08 %
General
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
92A/958
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
380 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
850 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
157 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
6.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
6.03 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
35 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
661 mi
Range
532 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
661 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
164.6 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).
228.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
164.6 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
209 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
665 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
670 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L




















