The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 62,000

€ 54,300

€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350
67.1
76.3
84.1
71.5
75.2
83.7
76.3 in
Width
75.2 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.1 in
Height
71.5 in
114
190.8
114.8
188.5
190.8 in
Length
188.5 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350
4641 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.4 %

General
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350
92A/958
Generation
W164
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.967

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
296 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
▶ REPLAY
15.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
15.68 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
24 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
29 mpg
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
534 mi
Range
527 mi
Porsche Cayenne
534 mi
527 mi
Mercedes ML 350
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
212.1 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
187.5 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft