The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
€ 62,900

€ 76,900

€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,900
ⓘ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 500.
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes GLE 500
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 500
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.57 %

General
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes GLE 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
242 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes GLE 500
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
▶ REPLAY
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
19.63 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
33 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
734 mi
Range
525 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
734 mi
525 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
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).
208.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
148.1 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 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