The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 65,400

€ 58,700

€ 65,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueTEC.
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 350 CDI BlueTEC
2115 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.2 %

General
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
296 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
400 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
400 NM
540 NM
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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7.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 kg/bhp
Porsche Cayenne
7.15 kg/bhp
10.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
31 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
574 mi
Range
679 mi
Porsche Cayenne
574 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 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).
179 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
174.3 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
725 kg
670 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L