Porsche Cayenne Vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE: Features, Engine & Dimensions
When you're thinking about upgrading to a performance SUV, you're likely comparing the Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE. To help you find the best luxury SUV for your garage, we've put together a Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Cayenne model comparison that explores the differences in performance, passenger room, features, and more.
Before you reach the end of our review, we think you'll be calling our nearby Porsche dealership to schedule your test drive in the new Porsche Cayenne for sale and apply for new Porsche lease specials.
Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Interior & Features
The new Porsche Cayenne SUV for sale at our Porsche dealership is loaded with luxury appointments and tech. This includes four USB-C charging ports, Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Wired Android Auto™, telephone module, and wireless internet access for your compatible devices.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 provides a Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Bluetooth® hands-free and audio streaming and the "Hey, Mercedes" keyword activation for voice control.
The new Porsche Cayenne SUV for sale at our Porsche dealership is loaded with luxury appointments and tech. This includes four USB-C charging ports, Wireless Apple® CarPlay and Wired Android Auto, telephone module, and wireless internet access for your compatible devices.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 provides a Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Bluetooth® hands-free and audio streaming and the "Hey, Mercedes" keyword activation for voice control.
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Porsche Cayenne Performance
While the Porsche SUV is an SUV, it's still a Porsche. Under the hood of the new Porsche Cayenne is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that puts out 335 horsepower, 332 pound-foot of torque, and sends you from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds. If you find yourself on the track, your new Porsche Cayenne will hit a top track speed of 152 mph.
The Porsche turbocharger with twin-scroll turbines pairs with an 8-speed Tiptronic S transmission with manual actuation and an automatic mode that helps distribute power to the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive system for maximum grip in slippery conditions or twists and turns.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is motivated by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 255 horsepower and pairs with a 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.0 seconds. As you can see, the Porsche Cayenne is more powerful than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and faster from 0-60 mph.
In terms of fuel consumption, the Porsche Cayenne puts out an EPA-estimated 19/23/20 mpg1 (City/Highway/Combined). When you compare Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE class gas mileage, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 puts out 19/27/23 (City/Highway/Combined), which is fairly comparable, especially when you consider the massive difference in performance.
If you have boats to tow or weekend toys to trailer, the Porsche can tow up to 7.700 pounds (when properly equipped), which is more towing ability offered by the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, which can only tow up to 5,950 pounds.
While the Porsche SUV is an SUV, it's still a Porsche. Under the hood of the new Porsche Cayenne is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that puts out 335 horsepower, 332 pound-foot of torque, and sends you from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds. If you find yourself on the track, your new Porsche Cayenne will hit a top track speed of 152 mph.
The Porsche turbocharger with twin-scroll turbines pairs with an 8-speed Tiptronic S transmission with manual actuation and an automatic mode that helps distribute power to the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive system for maximum grip in slippery conditions or twists and turns.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is motivated by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 255 horsepower and pairs with a 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.0 seconds. As you can see, the Porsche Cayenne is more powerful than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and faster from 0-60 mph.
In terms of fuel consumption, the Porsche Cayenne puts out an EPA-estimated 19/23/20 mpg1 (City/Highway/Combined). When you compare Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE class gas mileage, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 puts out 19/27/23 (City/Highway/Combined), which is fairly comparable, especially when you consider the massive difference in performance.
If you have boats to tow or weekend toys to trailer, the Porsche can tow up to 7.700 pounds (when properly equipped), which is more towing ability offered by the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, which can only tow up to 5,950 pounds.
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Porsche Cayenne |
Mercedes-Benz GLE |
| Engine |
3.0-liter turbocharged V6 |
2.0L inline-4 turbo |
| Horsepower |
335-hp |
255-hp |
| 0-60 |
5.9 seconds |
7 seconds |
| Torque |
332 lb-ft |
273 lb-ft |
| Cargo Capacity |
27.2 cu. ft. |
33.3 cu. ft. |
| Towing Capacity |
7,700 lbs. |
5,950 lbs.2 |
Cayenne vs. GLE Dimensions
To determine which vehicle will fit in your garage the best and give you the cargo area and passenger room you need, let's compare the Porsche Cayenne to Mercedes-Benz GLE size.
The Porsche Cayenne boasts a rear luggage compartment that accommodates up to 27.2 cubic feet of cargo and a total cargo area of up to 60.3 cubic feet.
The Porsche Cayenne comes standard with two rows of seating for up to five occupants and measures 193.7 inches in total length on a 114.0-inch wheelbase. The Porsche SUV is 86.4 inches wide and 66.8 inches tall.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is bigger than the Porsche Cayenne, sits on a 117.9-inch wheelbase, and measures 194.3 inches in total length. The vehicle is 84.9 inches wide and 70.7 inches tall. These measurements create a cargo capacity range of 33.3-74.9 cubic feet. The Mercedes-Benz GLE provides 40.5 inches of front headroom and 40.3 inches of front legroom.
Now that you've seen where the Porsche Cayenne SUV outperforms the competition from Mercedes-Benz, you might also be interested to know the Porsche Cayenne compared to BMW X5 differences.
To determine which vehicle will fit in your garage the best and give you the cargo area and passenger room you need, let's compare the Porsche Cayenne to Mercedes-Benz GLE size.
The Porsche Cayenne boasts a rear luggage compartment that accommodates up to 27.2 cubic feet of cargo and a total cargo area of up to 60.3 cubic feet.
The Porsche Cayenne comes standard with two rows of seating for up to five occupants and measures 193.7 inches in total length on a 114.0-inch wheelbase. The Porsche SUV is 86.4 inches wide and 66.8 inches tall.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is bigger than the Porsche Cayenne, sits on a 117.9-inch wheelbase, and measures 194.3 inches in total length. The vehicle is 84.9 inches wide and 70.7 inches tall. These measurements create a cargo capacity range of 33.3-74.9 cubic feet. The Mercedes-Benz GLE provides 40.5 inches of front headroom and 40.3 inches of front legroom.
Now that you've seen where the Porsche Cayenne SUV outperforms the competition from Mercedes-Benz, you might also be interested to know the Porsche Cayenne compared to BMW X5 differences.
| Porsche Cayenne |
| # of Passengers: |
5 |
| Length: |
193.7 inches |
| Width: |
78.1 inches |
| Height: |
66.8 inches |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE |
| # of Passengers: |
5 |
| Length: |
194.3 inches |
| Width: |
76.7 inches |
| Height: |
70.7 inches |
Your New Porsche SUV for Sale
When you're ready to upgrade your daily drive with a new Porsche Cayenne SUV, apply for lease deals and finance specials with the finance department at Porsche Atlanta Perimeter.
1EPA estimate. Actual mileage may vary.
2With optional trailer hitch. Read Operator’s Manual before towing. In some states, aftermarket trailer brakes are required. See dealer for details.
