The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 68,300

€ 60,000

€ 68,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
66.9
75.9
86.6
70.7
75.8
84.3
75.9 in
Width
75.8 in
86.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.9 in
Height
70.7 in
112.4
188.9
114.8
189.1
188.9 in
Length
189.1 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5071 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6790 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.44 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
9PA/955
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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.826

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
380 hp
254 hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
157 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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13.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
13.34 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
16 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
11 mpg
city
30 mpg
22 mpg
highway
37 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
417 mi
Range
850 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
417 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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).
139.9 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
282.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft











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