2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class vs 2020 Porsche Cayenne

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2020 Porsche Cayenne

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GLE 350 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLE GLE 350 4MATIC SUV	19	26	$53,345	$56,750
GLE GLE 350 SUV	19	26	$50,995	$54,250
GLE GLE 450 4MATIC SUV	19	24	$58,045	$61,750
GLE GLE 580 4MATIC SUV	17	21	$72,944	$77,600

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cayenne AWD	19	23	N/A	$66,800
Cayenne Coupe AWD	19	23	N/A	$75,300
Cayenne E-Hybrid AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$81,100
Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$86,400
Cayenne S AWD	18	22	N/A	$84,300
Cayenne S Coupe AWD	18	22	N/A	$88,600
Cayenne Turbo AWD	15	19	N/A	$126,500
Cayenne Turbo Coupe AWD	15	19	N/A	$130,100
Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$161,900
Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$164,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$53,345

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$56,750

$66,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$946 / month

$1113 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class delivers no-compromise crossover SUV comfort and luxury.

The 2020 Porsche Cayenne offers hybrid models, but fuel economy isn’t its best look. For that you’ll want to check out the new Taycan electric car.

TCC Likes

Sublime interior
Comfortable ride
Strong engines

Performance, meet SUV
Sleek interior finally ditches the buttons
High level of personalization

TCC Dislikes

Price will climb fast
More wind and road noise than expected
Where's the AMG?

Big SUV with a penchant for fuel
Might be too stiff for some, even in its softest settings
Porsche excellence comes with Porsche pricing

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.3

Second Leg Room (in)

40.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.1

Length, Overall (in)

194.3

193.7

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

66.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.4

65.9

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

114

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.7

78.1

Track Width, Front (in)

65.6

66.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

41.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

67.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

23.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/50HR19

P255/55VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/50HR19

P275/50VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

770

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7700

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7700

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4696

4582

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6239

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

19 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

19 X 8.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1800

332 @ 1340

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 5800

335 @ 5300

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

421

G1G

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.64

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.64

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.35

5.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.82

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.25

2.14

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.31

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.80

3.48

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.24

3.20

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Transfer Case Model

None

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Porsche Cayenne

Body Style

4MATIC

Sport Utility

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.48

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.48

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Emissions

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

8.0

8.9

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