The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 55,600
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic (07 - 10) Porsche Cayenne
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘ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 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
66.9
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic (07 - 10)
75.9
86.6
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
75.9 in
Width
75.2 in
86.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.9 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic (07 - 10)
112.4
188.9
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
188.9 in
Length
188.5 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4949 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6493 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.67 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
9PA/955
Generation
W164
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 280 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
286 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
284 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
284 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Performance

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

▶ REPLAY
17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
17.3 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
19 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
649 mi
Porsche Cayenne
501 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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).
187.2 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
235 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
50.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft