The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 55,600

€ 70,400

€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 1 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 11.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
1699
1928
2200
1815
1911
2127
1928 mm
Width
1911 mm
2200 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1699 mm
Height
1815 mm
2855
4798
2915
4788
4798 mm
Length
4788 mm
2855 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
2245 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.02 %

General
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
9PA/955
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3598 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
286 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
286 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
385 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
385 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
141 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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7.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
Porsche Cayenne
7.85 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
23 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
30 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
501 mi
Range
532 mi
Porsche Cayenne
501 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
235 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
296 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
540 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









1770 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L