Porsche Cayenne 2014 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 262 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayenne engine produces 12 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes GL. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 100 litres | |
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: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 618 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 618 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1728 litres | 2300 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 572 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`870 | 3`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 600 | 26 600 | |
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