The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 65,400

€ 50,900

€ 65,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 6.7 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 11 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1705
1939
2165
1815
1911
2127
1939 mm
Width
1911 mm
2165 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1705 mm
Height
1815 mm
2895
4855
2915
4788
4855 mm
Length
4788 mm
2895 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
2115 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.2 %

General
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
92A/958
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
V6 petrol 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
3598 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
296 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
296 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
400 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
400 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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7.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Porsche Cayenne
7.15 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
31 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
574 mi
Range
628 mi
Porsche Cayenne
574 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
193.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
174.3 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
670 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L