Mercedes ML 2008 vs Porsche Cayenne 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Porsche Cayenne) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 385 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 161 HP less power than Porsche Cayenne, but torque is 10 NM more than Porsche Cayenne. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 13.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 15.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayenne, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 5.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayenne. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 990 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G 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 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes ML is smaller, but higher. Mercedes ML is 2 cm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2050 litres | 1770 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.2 metres more than that of the Porsche Cayenne. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`830 kg | 3`080 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`110 kg | 2`245 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 720 kg | 835 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Porsche Cayenne. Therefore, Porsche Cayenne is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 9400 | |
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