2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class vs 2021 Porsche Cayenne

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2021 Porsche Cayenne

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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$71,910

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$76,500

$67,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1275 / month

$1125 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

TCC Likes

Luxurious interior
Supremely comfortable ride
Loads of choices

An SUV performer
Modern, luxurious interior
Lots of personalization options

TCC Dislikes

Mega money
Could be quieter
Third row’s not great

Inefficient
Ride can be too firm
Expensive

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

Front Hip Room (in)

60.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Second Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.5

Length, Overall (in)

195.3

193.7

Height, Overall (in)

67.6

66.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.9

65.9

Wheelbase (in)

115.6

114

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.3

78.1

Track Width, Front (in)

66.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

44.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.8

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

23.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P315/40HR21

P275/50VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P275/45HR21

P255/55VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

21 X 11

19 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

21 X 10

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

429 @ 6100

335 @ 5300

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

384 @ 1800

332 @ 1340

Engine Order Code

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.25

2.14

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.64

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.31

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.80

3.48

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.24

3.20

Trans Order Code

421

G1G

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.64

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.35

5.00

Transfer Case Model

None

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Porsche Cayenne

Body Style

4MATIC Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

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

8.9

8.8

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

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6239

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

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