2008 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. (167 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 645 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | ML | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
