Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S vs. Porsche Cayenne GTS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S and Porsche Cayenne GTS 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S and the Porsche Cayenne GTS.
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S's and the Porsche Cayenne GTS's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, overall quality score and base engine power. The Porsche Cayenne GTS has the advantage in the areas of reliability and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S's and the Porsche Cayenne GTS's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S is a better car than the Porsche Cayenne GTS.
Pricing: For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S's price is between $136,105 and $154,022, with the Porsche Cayenne GTS priced between $138,720 and $167,798.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S loses 50.8 percent of its value and the Porsche Cayenne GTS loses 49.5 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Cayenne GTS retains 1.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 8.5 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 2 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Porsche Cayenne being ranked 10 out of 68. Out of 27 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is ranked 2 and the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 6.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 7.7 out of 10. For the Porsche Cayenne the reliability rating is 8.2 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S’s base engine makes 603 horsepower, and the Porsche Cayenne GTS base engine makes 493 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
136105 - 154022
Starting MSRP:
131800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
77833
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
51200 - 138300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
138720 - 167798
Starting MSRP:
124900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
75104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48975 - 136200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73712
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
60234 - 92425
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
140921
Price Range:
131998 - 153198
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
50580 - 145833
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
67570
Depreciation %:
0.51267276
Resale Value $:
64230
Residual Value %:
0.48732724000000005
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.56208052
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.41556056 - 0.61479035
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
62368
Depreciation %:
0.49934001
Resale Value $:
62532
Residual Value %:
0.5006599899999999
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.49798776
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.38914453 - 0.60966222
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.13
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Cayenne GTS
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
16.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
13.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.148
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.09401857016569
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 15.4
Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 64Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 25Ranking
21 out of / 27Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
56 out of / 64Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
AMG GLE 53, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC
Other Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Base, Coupe, GTS Coupe, S, S 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
603 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
627 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.108 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
493 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
486 foot-lbs @ 2100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.099 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:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 521 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
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
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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:
5567 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.2 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4956 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
65.9 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/45R21
