Porsche Cayenne 2014 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Porsche Cayenne engine produces 5 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes GL. Despite less power, Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.0 | |
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The Porsche Cayenne is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Cayenne consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that by driving the Porsche Cayenne over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.85 m | |
| Porsche Cayenne is 27 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, width is practically the same , while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 670 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 670 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 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 (kg): | 2`840 | 3`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 600 | 26 600 | |
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