The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 62,000

€ 60,200

€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Porsche Cayenne is 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 400.
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 400
67.1
76.3
84.1
70.7
75.8
84.3
76.3 in
Width
75.8 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.1 in
Height
70.7 in
114
190.8
114.8
189.1
190.8 in
Length
189.1 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 400
4641 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.17 %

General
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 400
92A/958
Generation
W166
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 400
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
296 hp
328 hp
Mercedes ML 400
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
295 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 400
Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 400
143 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 400
▶ REPLAY
15.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
15.68 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
24 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
29 mpg
highway
31 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
534 mi
Range
657 mi
Porsche Cayenne
534 mi
657 mi
Mercedes ML 400
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).
166.7 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
187.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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