Mercedes SL 2012 vs Porsche Cayenne 2014
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 520 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes SL engine produces 85 HP less power than Porsche Cayenne, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Porsche Cayenne. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayenne, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Cayenne gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 96 mm (3.8 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes SL is smaller. Mercedes SL is 24 cm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SL is 39 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
381 litres | 1780 litres | |
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Porsche Cayenne has more luggage space. Mercedes SL has 299 litres less trunk space than the Porsche Cayenne. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Porsche Cayenne (by 1399 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 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`165 | 2`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 30 400 | |
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