Porsche Cayenne 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayenne engine produces 50 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Porsche Cayenne consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Cayenne consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 870 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Cayenne can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.82 m | |
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Porsche Cayenne is larger, but lower. Porsche Cayenne is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 2 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1770 litres | 2050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Cayenne is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`015 kg | 2`830 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`240 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 775 kg | 720 kg | |
| Porsche Cayenne load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 7 procentiem more than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Porsche Cayenne is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 7600 | |
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