The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 85,100

€ 52,500

€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Porsche Cayenne S is 2.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
67.1
76.3
85.2
71.5
75.2
83.7
76.3 in
Width
75.2 in
85.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.1 in
Height
71.5 in
114
191.1
114.8
188.5
191.1 in
Length
188.5 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4762 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.14 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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 280 CDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
414 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
406 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
161 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
▶ REPLAY
11.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
11.5 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
25 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
30 mpg
highway
31 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
556 mi
Range
649 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
556 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
187.2 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
179.9 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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