The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 70,700

€ 53,600

€ 70,700
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 is 2.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF.
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
67.1
76.3
85.2
71.5
75.2
83.7
76.3 in
Width
75.2 in
85.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.1 in
Height
71.5 in
114
191.1
114.8
188.5
191.1 in
Length
188.5 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6327 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
258 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
428 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
18.67 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
36 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
800 mi
Range
628 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
800 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
135.8 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
17.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft











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