The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic S (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 92,200
Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic S (12 - 14) Porsche Cayenne GTS
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 92,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 GTS is 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
66.5
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic S (12 - 14)
76.9
84.1
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
76.9 in
Width
75.2 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.5 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic S (12 - 14)
114
190.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
190.8 in
Length
188.5 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
4762 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic S (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.14 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
92A/958
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne GTS
414 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne GTS
380 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
162 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne GTS

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
11.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
11.5 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne GTS
22 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
628 mi
Porsche Cayenne GTS
493 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne GTS
202.8 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft