The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne GTS Tiptronic S (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 92,200
€ 70,400
€ 92,200
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 considerably. The Porsche Cayenne GTS is 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
66.5
76.9
84.1
71.5
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
114
190.8
114.8
188.5
190.8 in
Length
188.5 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
4762 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
6.7 %
General
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 420 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 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
414 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne GTS
414 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne GTS
380 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
162 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 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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11.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
11.5 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne GTS
22 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
493 mi
Range
532 mi
Porsche Cayenne GTS
493 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 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).
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
202.8 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
404 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
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
