Mercedes GLE 2015 vs Porsche Cayenne 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLE engine produces 41 HP less power than Porsche Cayenne, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Porsche Cayenne. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.8 | |
| Mercedes GLE consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayenne, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 202 mm (8 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Cayenne can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
| Mercedes GLE 2015 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is smaller, but higher. Mercedes GLE is 5 cm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 670 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2010 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLE has 20 litres more trunk space than the Porsche Cayenne. The Porsche Cayenne may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`950 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes GLE has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Porsche Cayenne has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes GLE, so Mercedes GLE quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 25 400 | |
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