The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 70,900
€ 76,200
€ 70,900
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 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 500
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 500
5115 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6790 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.66 %
General
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 500
9PA/955
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
380 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
380 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayenne S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
▶ REPLAY
13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
13.46 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
17 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
23 mpg
highway
26 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
454 mi
Range
525 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
454 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
208.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
259.6 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
529 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1676 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
50.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
