The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S Tiptronic S (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 82,900
€ 82,300
€ 82,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300
ⓘ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 Porsche Cayenne Diesel S is 1.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes GLE 500
67.1
76.3
85.2
70.7
76.2
84.9
76.3 in
Width
76.2 in
85.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
67.1 in
Height
70.7 in
114
191.1
114.8
189.7
191.1 in
Length
189.7 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes GLE 500
5049 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6515 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.4 %
General
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes GLE 500
92A/958
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

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

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
380 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
627 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes GLE 500
157 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 500
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13.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
13.29 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
29 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
28 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
661 mi
Range
556 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
661 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
164.6 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).
197 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
164.6 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Diesel S
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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















