The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia Tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 80,200

€ 58,200

€ 80,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Porsche Cayenne S is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
66.9
75.9
86.6
70.7
75.8
84.3
75.9 in
Width
75.8 in
86.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.9 in
Height
70.7 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 350
5115 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6790 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.19 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
9PA/955
Generation
W166
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.955

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
399 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
399 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 350
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
156 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 350
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.55 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
12.82 lb/hp
15.55 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
17 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
23 mpg
highway
33 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
447 mi
Range
570 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
447 mi
570 mi
Mercedes ML 350
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
161.1 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
263.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1676 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft











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