The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 70,700
€ 56,200
€ 70,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 is 2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
67.1
76.3
85.2
70.4
75.8
84.3
76.3 in
Width
75.8 in
85.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.1 in
Height
70.4 in
114
191.1
114.8
189.1
191.1 in
Length
189.1 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6327 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %
General
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
92A/958
Generation
W166
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
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
258 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
428 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
18.67 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
36 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
800 mi
Range
996 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
800 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
119.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
135.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
17.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













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







