Mercedes G class 2008 vs Porsche Cayenne 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 48 HP more power than Porsche Cayenne, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Porsche Cayenne. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 75 litres | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes G class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes G class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.67 m | |
| Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 71 cm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne, 22 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 770 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | no data | 1710 litres | |
| Porsche Cayenne has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 520 litres less trunk space than the Porsche Cayenne. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.31 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`850 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 128 400 | 77 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Mercedes G klase has 
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