The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 74,800

€ 70,400

€ 74,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 4.7 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
66.8
78.1
86.4
71.5
75.2
83.7
78.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.8 in
Height
71.5 in
114
193.6
114.8
188.5
193.6 in
Length
188.5 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
4542 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
11.01 %

General
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
9YA
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade 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 420 CDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
335 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
13.56 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
26 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
30 mpg
highway
26 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
506 mi
Range
532 mi
Porsche Cayenne
506 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 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).
228.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
174.3 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
426 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
21.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft











48.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft