The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 68,300
€ 58,700
€ 68,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
66.9
75.9
86.6
71.5
75.2
83.7
75.9 in
Width
75.2 in
86.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.9 in
Height
71.5 in
112.4
188.9
114.8
188.5
188.9 in
Length
188.5 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5071 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6790 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.01 %
General
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
9PA/955
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
380 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
380 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
157 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayenne S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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13.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
13.34 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
16 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
22 mpg
highway
35 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
417 mi
Range
679 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
417 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 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).
179 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
282.3 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
50.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
