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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

When we compare the Porsche Cayenne to the Mercedes-Benz GLE, the Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Cayenne versus the Mercedes-Benz GLE, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is a better car than the Porsche Cayenne.

Porsche Cayenne versus Mercedes-Benz GLE Pricing

A used 2023 Porsche Cayenne ranges from $84,440 to $205,598 while a used 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE is priced between $64,390 to $104,476. For a new model, the Porsche Cayenne's price is between $85,467 and $165,782, with the Mercedes-Benz GLE priced between $64,029 and $104,943.

Porsche Cayenne versus Mercedes-Benz GLE Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche Cayenne is 8.3 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLE's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Porsche Cayenne being ranked 6 out of 21 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz GLE being ranked 10 out of 21. Out of 67 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 67 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE is ranked 17.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Porsche Cayenne’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE base engine makes 255 horsepower. The Cayenne is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. The GLE is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 563 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Porsche Cayenne has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance and payload capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Mercedes-Benz GLE has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Porsche Cayenne

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$85,467 - $165,782

Used Asking Price:

$84,440 - $205,598

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

45%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$64,029 - $104,943

Used Asking Price:

$64,390 - $104,476

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

46.4%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

8.4 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

5.8 / 10

Retained Value:

8.1 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

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

iSeeCars Rankings

Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 21
10 / 21

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs

16 / 21
17 / 67

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

21 / 67

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

31 / 67

Summary Review

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Pros and Cons

Not yet available

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Not yet available

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

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

Trim Levels

AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 63 S, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC

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):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

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

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

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

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):

20 / 25 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

450 / 563 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:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

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

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

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

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

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

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

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

255/55ZR19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

255/50R19