The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 94,200

€ 60,000

€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
66.8
78.1
86.4
70.7
75.8
84.3
78.1 in
Width
75.8 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.8 in
Height
70.7 in
114
193.6
114.8
189.1
193.6 in
Length
189.1 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.13 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
9YA
Generation
W166
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 350 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.826

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
434 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
434 hp
254 hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
406 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
406 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
165 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
10.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
10.26 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
25 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
29 mpg
highway
37 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
496 mi
Range
850 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
496 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
139.9 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
178.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
430 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1808 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
21.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













48.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft