Compare Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs Porsche Cayenne

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

Engine

3.0L Turbo V6 Gas

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 18 MPG

Hwy: 24 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 19 MPG

Hwy: 23 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

24.6 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

23.7 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

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2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Dashboard

Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

3.0L Turbo V6 Gas

Horsepower

302 hp @ 6500 rpm

335 hp @ 5300 rpm

Torque

273 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

332 lb-ft @ 1340 rpm

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,652 lbs

N/A

Maximum Towing Capacity

6,600 lbs

7,700 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

20 MPG

City

18 MPG

19 MPG

Highway

24 MPG

23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

24.6 gallons

23.7 gallons

Cruising Range City

442.8 miles

450.3 miles

Cruising Range Highway

590.4 miles

545.1 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

N/A

193.7 in

Height

70.7 in

66.8 in

Max Width

75.8 in

78.1 in

Front Width

64.7 in

66.2 in

Rear Width

65.2 in

65.9 in

Wheelbase

114.8 in

114 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

40.3 in

N/A

Front Seat Headroom

40.4 in

N/A

Front Seat Shoulder Room

58.5 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

38.4 in

N/A

Rear Seat Headroom

38.5 in

N/A

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

58.4 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

80.3 ft³

60.3 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

38.2 ft³

27.1 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

38.2 ft³

27.1 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

38.7 ft

39.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19" x 8"

19" x 8.5"

Rear Wheel Size

19" x 8"

19" x 9.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

N/A

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

N/A

Tires

Front Tire

P255/50HR19

P255/55VR19

Rear Tire

P255/50HR19

P275/50VR19

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Black
Polar White

Black
White

Optional Exterior Colors

Cinnabar Red Metallic
Dakota Brown Metallic
Diamond Silver Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Palladium Silver Metallic
Steel Gray Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic

Carrara White Metallic
Dolomite Silver Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Mahogany Metallic
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Quartzite Grey Metallic
Carmine Red
Cashmere Beige Metallic
Chalk
Lava Orange

Standard Interior Materials

Almond Beige/Mocha, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Gray/Dark Gray, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim

Black, Partial Leather Seat Trim
Slate Grey, Partial Leather Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

Black, Dinamica/MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Almond Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
Almond Beige/Mocha, Leather Upholstery
Auburn Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
Black, Leather Upholstery
Gray/Black, Leather Upholstery
Gray/Dark Gray, Leather Upholstery

Black/Mojave Beige, Partial Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone
Black, Leather Seat Trim
Slate Grey, Leather Seat Trim
Black/Bordeaux Red, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone
Black/Mojave Beige, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone
Graphite Blue/Chalk, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone
Slate Grey/Mojave Beige, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone
Truffle Brown, Club Leather Seat Trim
Truffle Brown/Cohiba, Club Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Optional

Standard

Premium Sound System

Optional

Satellite Radio

Optional

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Not Available

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Not Available

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

Entertainment System

Optional

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Optional

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Not Available

Optional

Navigation System

Optional

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Automatic Parking

Optional

Not Available

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Optional

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Optional

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Optional

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Optional

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Seat-Massage

Optional

Rear A/C

Optional

Keyless Start

Optional

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Not Available

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Optional

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Not Available

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

ABS

Standard

Night Vision

Not Available

Optional

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Maintenance

N/A

1 Years / 10,000 Miles

Compare Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs Porsche Cayenne

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary