Porsche Cayenne 2002 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.5 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Porsche Cayenne engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes ML. Despite the higher power, Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.9 | 13.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 16.0 l/100km | 15.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Porsche Cayenne consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Cayenne could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Cayenne consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes ML engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.82 m | |
| Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes ML are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1770 litres | no data | |
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Porsche Cayenne has more luggage capacity. Porsche Cayenne has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Cayenne is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Porsche Cayenne can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`080 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 6200 | |
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