The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Tiptronic S (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
€ 151,700

€ 66,300

€ 151,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 500
67
76.9
84.1
72.4
75.2
83.7
76.9 in
Width
75.2 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67 in
Height
72.4 in
114
190.8
114.8
188.5
190.8 in
Length
188.5 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 500
5049 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.03 %

General
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 500
92A/958
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Code
M 113.964

4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
542 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
542 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 500
553 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
553 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 500
176 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 500
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9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
9.32 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
20 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
28 mpg
highway
23 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
541 mi
Range
441 mi
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
541 mi
441 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
253.8 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
217.9 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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