The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Porsche Cayenne Turbo Tiptronic S (14 - 17)
€ 82,300

€ 132,800

€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 132,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLE 500 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
70.7
76.2
84.9
67
76.3
85.2
76.2 in
Width
76.3 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
70.7 in
Height
67 in
114.8
189.7
114
191.1
189.7 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4982 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6382 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.1 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
W166
Generation
92A/958
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
449 hp
513 hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
23 mpg
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
27 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
556 mi
Range
555 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
556 mi
555 mi
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Environmental Impact
197 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
212.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
197 kWh
212.1 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft












56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft