The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 65,400

€ 60,000

€ 65,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
67.1
76.3
85.2
70.7
75.8
84.3
76.3 in
Width
75.8 in
85.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.1 in
Height
70.7 in
114
191.1
114.8
189.1
191.1 in
Length
189.1 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.75 %

General
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
92A/958
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.826

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
296 hp
254 hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
295 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
15.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
15.75 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
26 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
37 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
574 mi
Range
850 mi
Porsche Cayenne
574 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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).
139.9 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
174.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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