The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 62,900
€ 61,200
€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 is 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 400.
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes GLE 400
67.1
76.3
84.1
70.7
76.2
84.9
76.3 in
Width
76.2 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
67.1 in
Height
70.7 in
114
190.8
114.8
189.7
190.8 in
Length
189.7 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes GLE 400
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.16 %
General
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes GLE 400
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes GLE 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
242 hp
328 hp
Mercedes GLE 400
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
406 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes GLE 400
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 400
▶ REPLAY
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
19.63 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
33 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
734 mi
Range
657 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
734 mi
657 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
166.7 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
148.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes GLE 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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
















