The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Turbo Tiptronic S (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 138,900

€ 52,500

€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 is 5.4 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
65.9
78.3
86.4
71.5
75.2
83.7
78.3 in
Width
75.2 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
65.9 in
Height
71.5 in
114
193.9
114.8
188.5
193.9 in
Length
188.5 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
2.88 %

General
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
9YA
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 Turbo
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
542 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
542 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
568 lb‑ft
at 1960 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
568 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
178 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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9.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
9.15 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
20 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
470 mi
Range
649 mi
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
470 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
187.2 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
225.5 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
21.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft












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