2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. 2021 Porsche Cayenne
When we compare the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE's and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and overall quality score. The 2021 Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE's and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. 2021 Porsche Cayenne Pricing
A used 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE ranges from $45,880 to $90,738 while a used 2021 Porsche Cayenne is priced between $58,356 to $111,503.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. 2021 Porsche Cayenne Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE loses 46.4 percent of its value and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne loses 45 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Porsche Cayenne retains 1.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. 2021 Porsche Cayenne Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 8.4 out of 10 while the Porsche Cayenne's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz GLE being ranked 4 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Porsche Cayenne being ranked 7 out of 20. Out of 60 Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is ranked 7 and the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 12. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is also ranked 9 out of 67 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 15 out of 67.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. 2021 Porsche Cayenne Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 7.2 out of 10. For the Porsche Cayenne the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Porsche Cayenne a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne base engine makes 335 horsepower. The GLE is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 585 miles. The Cayenne is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 545 miles. This gives the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Porsche Cayenne. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$45,880 - $90,738
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
46.4%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$58,356 - $111,503
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
45%
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
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1 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 60Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
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4 out of / 67Ranking
4 out of / 60Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
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5 out of / 60Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 60Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
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11 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 60Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
21 out of / 67Ranking
22 out of / 60Ranking
29 out of / 67Ranking
30 out of / 60Ranking
40 out of / 55Ranking
46 out of / 60Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 60Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 67Ranking
4 out of / 60Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
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5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 60Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 60Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 60Ranking
21 out of / 60Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
47 out of / 55Ranking
53 out of / 60Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 63 S, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC
2021 Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Base, Coupe, GTS, GTS Coupe, S, S Coupe, Turbo, Turbo Coupe
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 1340 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
428 / 585 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 545 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
33.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4608 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4582 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
193.7 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
