The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 85,100

€ 54,300

€ 85,100
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 considerably. The Porsche Cayenne S is 2.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
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 350
4762 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.15 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
92A/958
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.967

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
414 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
406 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
406 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
161 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 350
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11.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
11.5 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
25 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
30 mpg
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
556 mi
Range
527 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
556 mi
527 mi
Mercedes ML 350
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).
212.1 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
179.9 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
359 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
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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