Porsche Cayenne 2014 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Porsche Cayenne engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes ML. Despite less power, Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Porsche Cayenne is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Porsche Cayenne consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Porsche Cayenne over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Cayenne consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 680 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) | |
| 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: | 4.86 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
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Porsche Cayenne is larger, but lower. Porsche Cayenne is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 1 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 670 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2010 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Porsche Cayenne uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`840 kg | 2`950 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 000 | 14 000 | |
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