The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 55,600

€ 56,200

€ 55,600
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 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
Porsche Cayenne
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
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4949 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6493 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.22 %

General
Porsche Cayenne
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
V6 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
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
286 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
286 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
284 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
284 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
17.3 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
19 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
25 mpg
highway
44 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
501 mi
Range
996 mi
Porsche Cayenne
501 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
235 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
235 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 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