The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Turbo Tiptronic S (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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€ 138,900
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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 DPF.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
568 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
568 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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 DPF
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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 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
21 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
25 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
490 mi
Range
628 mi
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
490 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
216 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).
193.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
216 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
497 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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