Porsche Cayenne 2014 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 420 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayenne engine produces 114 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.3 l/100km | 12.6 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 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Cayenne consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
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 |
1780 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 230 litres). | |||
| 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`860 kg | 2`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`085 kg | 2`130 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 775 kg | 770 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 14 000 | |
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