2016 Land Rover LR4 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class vs 2016 Porsche Cayenne

2016 Land Rover LR4

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2016 Porsche Cayenne

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4WD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LR4 4WD 4-Door	15	19	$47,846	$50,900
LR4 4WD 4-Door HSE	15	19	$47,846	$50,900
LR4 4WD 4-Door HSE LUX	15	19	$47,846	$50,900
LR4 4WD 4-Door HSE LUX Landmark Edition	15	19	$47,846	$50,900
LR4 4WD 4-Door HSE Silver Edition	15	19	$47,846	$50,900

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4MATIC 4-Door AMG GLE 63

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door AMG GLE 63	13	17	$92,954	$99,950
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door AMG GLE 63 S Coupe	14	18	$101,649	$109,300
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door AMG GLE 63 S-Model	13	17	$99,603	$107,100
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door GLE 300d	22	29	$48,825	$52,500
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door GLE 350	17	22	$49,848	$53,600
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door GLE 400	18	22	$60,078	$64,600
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door GLE 450 AMG Coupe	17	23	$60,543	$65,100
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door GLE 550e	18	22	$60,962	$65,550
GLE RWD 4-Door GLE 350	18	24	$47,523	$51,100

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cayenne AWD 4-Door	19	24	N/A	$58,300
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Diesel	21	28	N/A	$62,300
Cayenne AWD 4-Door GTS	16	23	N/A	$95,500
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S	17	24	N/A	$74,800
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S E-Hybrid	N/A	N/A	N/A	$77,200
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Turbo	14	21	N/A	$114,700
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Turbo S	14	21	N/A	$157,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,846

$92,954

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,900

$99,950

$58,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$848 / month

$1666 / month

$972 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.4

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

One of the few true SUVs left on the market, the 2016 Land Rover LR4 offers uncompromised off-road ability at the cost of on-road handling and fuel economy.

The M-Class gets a new lease on luxury-crossover life as the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class—and it's joined by a swoopy new Coupe variant.

The 2016 Porsche Cayenne offers more than enough on-the-road (or on-the-track) performance to satisfy enthusiast cravings, and it's likely to surprise and delight with its versatility and ruggedness.

TCC Likes

Capable and tough off-road
Excellent comfort and driving position
Full-sized second row

New four-door Coupe model offers more choice
Impressive safety set
Strong, fuel-efficient diesel

Strong acceleration (all except base)
Capable handling
Lots of room for individualization

TCC Dislikes

Handles like an SUV (and it is one)
Still quite thirsty
Small third-row seats

Coupe skimps on backseat space, versatility
Name change potentially confusing
Non-AMG V-8 option gone

No third-row seating; smallish second row
Interior isn't so space-efficient
Underwhelming base model

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

13 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

19 mpg

17 mpg

24 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

40.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

42.4

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

39.6

Third Leg Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

58.5

58.9

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

38.4

Third Head Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

57.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.5

67.1

65.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.4

75.8

78.7

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

66.4

65.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

8.5

Wheelbase (in)

113.6

114.8

114

Height, Overall (in)

74.1

69.4

67.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

44.5

38.2

23.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

48.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

41.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

76.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

44.5

38.2

23.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

90.3

80.3

62.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

43.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

13.6

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

15.4

13.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.8

24.6

26.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R01

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55VR19

P265/45ZR20

P255/55VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R01

Front Tire Size

P255/55VR19

P265/45ZR20

P255/55VR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

720

772

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

720

772

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

7200

7716

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

7200

7716

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7716

7200

7716

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7143

6195

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

14859

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5238

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 9

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 9

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

None

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

332 @ 3500

516 @ 1750

295 @ 3000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/184

5.5 L/333

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

340 @ 6500

550 @ 5750

300 @ 6300

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.42

4.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.13

2.89

2.84

Trans Order Code

427

G1G

Transfer Case Model

None

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.70

4.34

4.97

Trans PTO Access

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

0.83

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

1.92

1.86

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.67

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Land Rover LR4

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Porsche Cayenne

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4090

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3197

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.27

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.27

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.0

11.8

8.4

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

450

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

220

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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