The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (10 - 14)
€ 76,900

€ 62,000

€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne
70.7
76.2
84.9
67.1
76.3
84.1
76.2 in
Width
76.3 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
70.7 in
Height
67.1 in
114.8
189.7
114
190.8
189.7 in
Length
190.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4641 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.82 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne
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)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
429 hp
296 hp
Porsche Cayenne
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne
▶ REPLAY
11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.68 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
11.48 lb/hp
15.68 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
21 mpg
24 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
29 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
525 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
525 mi
534 mi
Porsche Cayenne
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
208.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft












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