The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 134,000

€ 56,300

€ 134,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 Turbo S is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.7 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
66.8
75.9
86.6
71.5
75.2
83.7
75.9 in
Width
75.2 in
86.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.8 in
Height
71.5 in
112.4
188.8
114.8
188.5
188.8 in
Length
188.5 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
5357 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6790 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
10.08 %

General
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
9PA/955
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.820

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
542 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
542 hp
228 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
553 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
553 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
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9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
9.88 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
16 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
10 mpg
city
21 mpg
22 mpg
highway
31 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
417 mi
Range
663 mi
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
417 mi
663 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
282.3 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).
183.1 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
282.3 kWh
183.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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