Mercedes GL 2012 vs Porsche Cayenne 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes GL engine produces 5 HP more power than Porsche Cayenne, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Porsche Cayenne. Despite the higher power, Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.8 | |
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The Porsche Cayenne is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayenne, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.71 m | |
| Mercedes GL is 27 cm longer than the Porsche Cayenne, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GL is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 680 litres | 670 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 680 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 670 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 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): | 3`250 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 34 000 | |
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