The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 76,600

€ 70,400

€ 76,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
67.1
76.3
84.1
71.5
75.2
83.7
76.3 in
Width
75.2 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.1 in
Height
71.5 in
114
190.8
114.8
188.5
190.8 in
Length
188.5 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
4718 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.56 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
92A/958
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
395 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
395 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
160 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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11.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
11.94 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
22 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
29 mpg
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
503 mi
Range
532 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
503 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
228.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
198.9 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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