The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 59,800

€ 52,500

€ 59,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 is 5.8 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 11 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
1705
1939
2135
1815
1911
2127
1939 mm
Width
1911 mm
2135 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1705 mm
Height
1815 mm
2895
4846
2915
4788
4846 mm
Length
4788 mm
2895 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
2175 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.46 %

General
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
237 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
237 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
550 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
550 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
9.18 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
38 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
714 mi
Range
649 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
714 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
187.2 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
152.2 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
685 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
670 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L