Compare 2021 BMW X6 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class vs 2021 Porsche Cayenne

2021 BMW X6
#9 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs
X
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class
#6 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs
X
2021 Porsche Cayenne
#7 in Luxury Large SUVs
X
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M50i Sports Activity Coupe
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X6 M50i Sports Activity Coupe 16 22 $80,715 $86,250
X6 sDrive40i Sports Activity Coupe 21 26 $60,995 $65,050
X6 xDrive40i Sports Activity Coupe 21 25 $63,135 $67,350
X6 M Sports Activity Coupe 13 18 $101,500 $108,600
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AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GLE AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe 18 23 $71,910 $76,500
GLE AMG GLE 53 4MATIC SUV 18 22 $68,009 $72,350
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe 15 19 $109,040 $116,000
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC SUV 15 19 $107,113 $113,950
GLE GLE 350 4MATIC SUV 19 26 $53,815 $57,250
GLE GLE 350 SUV 19 26 $51,465 $54,750
GLE GLE 450 4MATIC SUV 21 26 $58,750 $62,500
GLE GLE 580 4MATIC SUV 17 22 $74,166 $78,900
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AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Cayenne AWD 19 23 N/A $67,500
Cayenne Coupe AWD 19 23 N/A $76,500
Cayenne E-Hybrid AWD N/A N/A N/A $81,800
Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe AWD N/A N/A N/A $87,600
Cayenne GTS AWD 15 19 N/A $107,300
Cayenne GTS Coupe AWD 15 19 N/A $110,500
Cayenne S AWD 18 22 N/A $85,100
Cayenne S Coupe AWD 18 22 N/A $89,900
Cayenne Turbo AWD 15 19 N/A $127,800
Cayenne Turbo Coupe AWD 15 19 N/A $131,900
Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD N/A N/A N/A $163,200
Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe AWD N/A N/A N/A $166,200
Pricing
Invoice Price
$80,715
$71,910
N/A
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$86,250
$76,500
$67,500
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1438 / month
$1275 / month
$1125 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
7.3
7.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 BMW X6 trades some of the X5’s utility for a fashion moment, but doesn’t miss a performance beat. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a no-compromise SUV with excellent performance, a spacious interior, and tons of style. The 2021 Porsche Cayenne has sport sedan moves and prodigious power, and it can carry the family in comfort.
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Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 18 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
22 mpg 23 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Standard SUV 4WD Standard SUV 4WD -
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
- 59.3 -
Second Head Room (in)
- 37.8 -
Second Hip Room (in)
- 60 -
Front Head Room (in)
- 40.2 -
Front Hip Room (in)
- 60.8 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
- 58.5 -
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
117.1 115.6 114
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.9 79.3 78.1
Length, Overall (in)
194.8 195.3 193.7
Height, Overall (in)
66.3 67.6 66.8
Track Width, Front (in)
- 66.2 66.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 7.5 NA
Track Width, Rear (in)
- 67.9 65.9
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.4 15.8 13.8
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.6 13.6 13
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- - 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.4 22.5 23.7
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
- - 39.7
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
258 R02 NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P275/45HR20 P315/40HR21 P275/50VR19
Rear Tire Order Code
258 R02 NA
Front Tire Size
P275/45HR20 P275/45HR21 P255/55VR19
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - 7700
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
NA - 7700
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - 770
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - 5000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
5115 - -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
- - 6239
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 X 9 21 X 11 19 X 9.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 X 9 21 X 10 19 X 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
210 - -
Engine
Displacement
4.4 L/268 3.0 L/183 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
523 @ 5500 429 @ 6100 335 @ 5300
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
553 @ 1800 384 @ 1800 332 @ 1340
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Engine Oil Cooler
- - None
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
18 20 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 23 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 18 19
Transmission
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.20 2.25 2.14
Trans Type
8 9 8
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.64 0.72 0.64
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.32 1.21 1.31
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.00 4.80 3.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.52 3.24 3.20
Trans Order Code
2TB 421 G1G
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82 0.86 0.82
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72 1.64 1.72
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain
All Wheel All Wheel All Wheel
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
5.50 5.35 5.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.15 - -
Trans PTO Access
- - No
Transfer Case Power Take Off
- - No
Transfer Case Model
- - None
Summary
Body Style
Sports Activity Coupe 4MATIC Sport Utility Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
BMW X6 Mercedes-Benz GLE Porsche Cayenne
Body Code
- - S
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link -
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Double Wishbone -
Axle Type - Rear
- - Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
- - 3.48
Axle Type - Front
- - Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
- - 3.48
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.9 8.9 8.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- 68 -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- 31.7 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- 44.8 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
- - 60.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
- - 27.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
- - 27.1
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