The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 94,200

€ 82,300

€ 94,200
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 considerably. The Porsche Cayenne S is 3.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
66.8
78.1
86.4
70.7
76.2
84.9
78.1 in
Width
76.2 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
66.8 in
Height
70.7 in
114
193.6
114.8
189.7
193.6 in
Length
189.7 in
114 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
9.62 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
9YA
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
V6 gasoline 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
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
434 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
434 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
406 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 500
▶ REPLAY
10.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
10.26 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
25 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
highway
28 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
496 mi
Range
556 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
496 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
178.2 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
178.2 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
430 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1808 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
21.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













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