The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 70,900

€ 54,300

€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘ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.
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
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
5115 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
6790 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
7.98 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
9PA/955
Generation
W164
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.967

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
380 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
380 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 350
▶ REPLAY
13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
13.46 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
17 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
23 mpg
highway
26 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
454 mi
Range
527 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
454 mi
527 mi
Mercedes ML 350
Environmental Impact
259.6 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).
212.1 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
259.6 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
529 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1676 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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