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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

When comparing the Mercedes-Benz G-Class to the Porsche Cayenne, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. The Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class versus the Porsche Cayenne, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a better car than the Porsche Cayenne.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class versus Porsche Cayenne Pricing

For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's price is between $152,922 and $198,415, with the Porsche Cayenne priced between $85,467 and $165,782.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class versus Porsche Cayenne Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is 8.4 out of 10 while the Porsche Cayenne's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class being ranked 5 out of 18 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Porsche Cayenne being ranked 6 out of 21 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class’s base engine makes 416 horsepower, and the Porsche Cayenne base engine makes 335 horsepower.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance, while the Porsche Cayenne has the advantage of offering higher payload capacity.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

2023 Porsche Cayenne

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$152,922 - $198,415

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

39.1%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$85,467 - $165,782

Used Asking Price:

$84,440 - $205,598

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

45%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.4 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

8.4 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

2 / 18
5 / 18

Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs

8 / 18

iSeeCars Rankings

Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 21

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs

5 / 21

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

6 / 67
6 / 21
11 / 67

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

17 / 67

Summary Review

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Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

Trim Levels

AMG G 63, AMG G 63 4x4 Squared, G 550

Trim Levels

Base, Coupe, Coupe Platinum Edition, GTS, GTS Coupe, Platinum Edition, S, S Coupe, S Coupe Platinum Edition, S Platinum Edition, Turbo, Turbo Coupe, Turbo GT

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):

Not yet available

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:

416 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque:

450 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.074 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:

4 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

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):

17 / 22 / 19

Range (city/hwy):

403 / 521 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

38.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.4 inches

Cargo Space:

38.1 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

68.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

143.4 cubic feet

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:

5589 lbs

Width:

86.1 inches

Height:

77.5 inches

Length:

189.7 inches

Wheelbase:

113.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

9.5 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 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

275/55R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

255/55ZR19