The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 55,600

€ 82,300

€ 55,600
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 Porsche Cayenne 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
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
Mercedes GLE 500
4949 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6493 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.44 %

General
Porsche Cayenne
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes GLE 500
V6 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
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
286 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
286 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
284 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
284 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes GLE 500
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
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17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
17.3 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
19 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
28 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
501 mi
Range
556 mi
Porsche Cayenne
501 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
235 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
235 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 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