Mercedes ML 2011 vs Porsche Cayenne 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 18 HP more power than Porsche Cayenne, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Porsche Cayenne. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Porsche Cayenne gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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: | 21 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2011 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes ML 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes ML is smaller, but higher. Mercedes ML is 4 cm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 670 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2010 litres | 1780 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Porsche Cayenne may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.1 metres less than that of the Porsche Cayenne. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`950 kg | 2`860 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`175 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 775 kg | 760 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 18 800 | |
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