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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8vsPorsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166)

ML 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
VS

Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014

S 3.6 V6

420 hp3604 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Lightest
    2,085 kg
    4,597 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    229 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    867 km
    539 mi
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
408hp304kW
420hp313kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,235kg4,927lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Gross weight
2,950kg6,504lb
2,860kg6,305lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
259 km/h
161 mph
To 99% top speed
87.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
867km539mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
3,604cc220cu in
Length
4,804mm189in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,926mm76in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,796mm71in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,648mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,663mm65in
1,669mm66in
Trunk volume
690L
670L
Max trunk volume
2,010L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
85L
CO2 emissions
269g/km
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V66,000 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
259 km/h
161 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
420 hp
313 kW

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6 has 12 hp more than Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
2,235 kg
4,927 lb
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
2,085 kg
4,597 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
259 km/h
161 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V85.6 s
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 1.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
809 km
503 mi
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
867 km
539 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
420 hp
313 kW
5.5 s
259 km/h
161 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
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6 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
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.6 s
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.5 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
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
408 hp
304 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
Lightness
2,235 kg
4,927 lb
2,085 kg
4,597 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Range score
809 km
503 mi
867 km
539 mi
CO2 score
269 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 40 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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