2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. 2021 Porsche Cayenne
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE and 2021 Porsche Cayenne contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE and the 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.
Pricing: A used 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE ranges from $40,692 to $81,376 while a used 2021 Porsche Cayenne is priced between $52,139 to $99,892.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE loses 50.9 percent of its value and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne loses 46.6 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Porsche Cayenne retains 4.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 8.2 out of 10 while the Porsche Cayenne's quality rating is 8.0 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 5 out of 20. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is ranked 10 and the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 14.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 7.2 out of 10. For the Porsche Cayenne the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Porsche Cayenne an 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: The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$54,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$64,309
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$42,500 - $108,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$67,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$64,309
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$42,500 - $108,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$55,629
Price Range:
$40,692 - $81,376
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$52,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$35,666 - $80,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$70,262
Price Range:
$52,139 - $99,892
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$52,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$35,666 - $80,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
234
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37,078
# Good or Great Deals:
146
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.9 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Porsche Cayenne
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.9 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1 - 38.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
24.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1 - 38.6
Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
45 out of / 59Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 59Available 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
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 Specs
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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 Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Quartzite Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Carmine Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Orange
Lava Orange
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Black
Black
Black / Tartufo Brown/Black
Brown
Espresso Brown/Black
White
White/Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Mojave Beige / Truffle Brown/Cohiba Brown
Brown
Truffle Brown
White
Not available
Blue
Graphite Blue/Chalk
Gray
Mojave Beige/Slate Grey / Slate Grey
