The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 65,400
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16) Porsche Cayenne
€ 58,700
 Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 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 2.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
67.1
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)
76.3
85.2
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
75.2
83.7
76.3 in
Width
75.2 in
85.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.1 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)
114
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
114.8
188.5
191.1 in
Length
188.5 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.2 %
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
92A/958
Generation
W164
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 CDI BlueTEC
V6 gasoline 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
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
296 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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

351 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
15.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
15.75 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
26 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
179 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
174.3 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft