The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid Tiptronic S (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 83,000

€ 76,200

€ 83,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 Hybrid is 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
Mercedes ML 500
67.1
76.3
84.1
70.7
75.8
84.3
76.3 in
Width
75.8 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.1 in
Height
70.7 in
114
190.8
114.8
189.1
190.8 in
Length
189.1 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
Mercedes ML 500
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.45 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
Mercedes ML 500
92A/958
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
Mercedes ML 500
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
375 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
375 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
428 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
428 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
Mercedes ML 500
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
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13.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
13.61 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
29 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
30 mpg
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
644 mi
Range
525 mi
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
644 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
208.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
155.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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