The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 55,600
€ 58,700
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueTEC.
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
66.9
75.9
86.6
71.5
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
112.4
188.9
114.8
188.5
188.9 in
Length
188.5 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
4949 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6493 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.67 %
General
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
286 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
284 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
284 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayenne
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
17.3 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
19 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
35 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
501 mi
Range
679 mi
Porsche Cayenne
501 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 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).
179 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
235 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
50.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
