Porsche Cayenne 2014 vs Mercedes GLE 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Porsche Cayenne engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.2 | |
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The Porsche Cayenne is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Cayenne consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that by driving the Porsche Cayenne over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 202 mm (8 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 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes GLE 2015 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
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Porsche Cayenne is larger, but lower. Porsche Cayenne is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes GLE, 1 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 670 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2010 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Porsche Cayenne uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`840 kg | 2`950 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 24 800 | 24 800 | |
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