The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 77,600

€ 56,200

€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Porsche Cayenne S is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
66.9
75.9
86.6
70.4
75.8
84.3
75.9 in
Width
75.8 in
86.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.9 in
Height
70.4 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 250 BlueTEC
5071 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6790 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
6.53 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
9PA/955
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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.960

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
399 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
399 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
157 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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12.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
12.71 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
16 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
10 mpg
city
35 mpg
22 mpg
highway
44 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
411 mi
Range
996 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
411 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
286.1 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).
119.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
286.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
581 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft











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