The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne GTS (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 78,800
€ 70,400
€ 78,800
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 slightly. The Porsche Cayenne GTS is 0.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
5071 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6790 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.65 %
General
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
399 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne GTS
399 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne GTS
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
157 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayenne GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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12.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
12.71 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne GTS
16 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
10 mpg
city
16 mpg
22 mpg
highway
26 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
411 mi
Range
532 mi
Porsche Cayenne GTS
411 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne GTS
286.1 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
581 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
50.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
