The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne GTS (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 78,800

€ 56,300

€ 78,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 GTS is 0.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI.
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
65.9
77
86.6
71.5
75.2
83.7
77 in
Width
75.2 in
86.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
65.9 in
Height
71.5 in
112.4
188.8
114.8
188.5
188.8 in
Length
188.5 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
5071 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6790 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.01 %

General
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
9PA/955
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.820

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
399 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Porsche Cayenne GTS
399 hp
228 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne GTS
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Performance
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
157 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
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12.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
12.71 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Porsche Cayenne GTS
16 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
10 mpg
city
21 mpg
22 mpg
highway
31 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
411 mi
Range
663 mi
Porsche Cayenne GTS
411 mi
663 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
286.1 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).
183.1 kWh
Porsche Cayenne GTS
286.1 kWh
183.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
581 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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