2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2011 Porsche 911 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. (201 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (500 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 911 | ML |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 429 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4491 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2355 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 93 L |
