Mercedes GL 2012 vs Porsche Cayenne 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 416 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 590 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GL engine produces 83 HP less power than Porsche Cayenne, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Porsche Cayenne. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 3.4 | |
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The Porsche Cayenne is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 6.2 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 930 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 2350 km in combined cycle | |
| Porsche Cayenne gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 580 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 680 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 580 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 | 3`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 34 000 | |
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