The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic S (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 92,200

€ 56,200

€ 92,200
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 GTS is 1.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
66.5
76.9
84.1
70.4
75.8
84.3
76.9 in
Width
75.8 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.5 in
Height
70.4 in
114
190.8
114.8
189.1
190.8 in
Length
189.1 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4762 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %

General
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
92A/958
Generation
W166
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.960

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
414 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Porsche Cayenne GTS
414 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne GTS
380 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
162 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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11.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
11.5 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Porsche Cayenne GTS
22 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
28 mpg
highway
44 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
493 mi
Range
996 mi
Porsche Cayenne GTS
493 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
202.8 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 GTS
202.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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