The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 68,300

€ 50,900

€ 68,300
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 slightly. The Porsche Cayenne S is 1 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 11.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1699
1928
2200
1815
1911
2127
1928 mm
Width
1911 mm
2200 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1699 mm
Height
1815 mm
2855
4798
2915
4788
4798 mm
Length
4788 mm
2855 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
2300 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
3080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
5 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
9PA/955
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
V8 petrol 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
4806 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
380 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
380 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
500 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
500 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
157 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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6.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Porsche Cayenne S
6.05 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
19 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
26 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
417 mi
Range
628 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
417 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
282.3 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).
193.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
282.3 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
358 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
780 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
540 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









1770 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L