The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 62,000
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14) Porsche Cayenne
€ 72,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 500
€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Porsche Cayenne is 2.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 500
67.1
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14)
76.3
84.1
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
76.3 in
Width
75.2 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.1 in
Height
72.4 in
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14)
114
190.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
190.8 in
Length
188.5 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 500
4641 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.65 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 500
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 500
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.963
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
296 hp
383 hp
Mercedes ML 500
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
295 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500

Performance

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

▶ REPLAY
15.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
15.68 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
24 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
29 mpg
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
461 mi
Porsche Cayenne
534 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
187.5 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft