2012 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | ML | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 616 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 67 L |
