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Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014 Turbo 4.8 V8vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014

Turbo 4.8 V8

520 hp4806 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166)

AMG ML 63 V8

523 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDTwin-turboSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 Turbo 4.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    279 km/h
    173 mph
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,185 kg
    4,817 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    267 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    870 km
    540 mi
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
520hp388kW
523hp390kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,345kg5,170lb
Gross weight
2,895kg6,382lb
3,050kg6,724lb
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.6s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
14.7s
Calculated
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
870km540mi
Calculated
788km490mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,806cc293cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
4,804mm189in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,926mm76in
Height
1,702mm67in
1,796mm71in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,643mm65in
1,648mm65in
Rear track
1,657mm65in
1,663mm65in
Trunk volume
670L
690L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
2,010L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
93L
CO2 emissions
267g/km
276g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 Turbo 4.8 V8Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 Turbo 4.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V86,000 rpm2,250-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V85,250-5,750 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.7 s
17.7 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8
520 hp
388 kW
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
523 hp
390 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 has 3 hp more than Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 Turbo 4.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 Turbo 4.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
2,345 kg
5,170 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8
279 km/h
173 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V84.5 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V84.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8 has more power, Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 Turbo 4.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 Turbo 4.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8
870 km
540 mi
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
788 km
490 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8
520 hp
388 kW
4.5 s
279 km/h
173 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
523 hp
390 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 in
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
523 hp
390 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
523 hp
390 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 Turbo 4.8 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
4.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014Turbo 4.8 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
520 hp
388 kW
523 hp
390 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.8 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
2,345 kg
5,170 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
Range score
870 km
540 mi
788 km
490 mi
CO2 score
267 g/km
276 g/km
Trunk score
670 L
23.7 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 Turbo 4.8 V8Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 Turbo 4.8 V8

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 81 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) AMG ML 63 V8

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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