The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 68,300

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€ 68,300
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€ 82,300
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Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche Cayenne S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
66.9
75.9
86.6
70.7
76.2
84.9
75.9 in
Width
76.2 in
86.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
66.9 in
Height
70.7 in
112.4
188.9
114.8
189.7
188.9 in
Length
189.7 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
5071 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6790 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
2.82 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
9PA/955
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
380 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
380 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
157 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 500
▶ REPLAY
13.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
13.34 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
16 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
22 mpg
highway
28 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
417 mi
Range
556 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
417 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
282.3 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 S
282.3 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft











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