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Porsche Cayenne vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison

If you are confused between the Porsche Cayenne and the Mercedes-Benz GLS, you are not alone. Both are safety-focused SUVs from their respective brands, but they serve very different buyers. Let's look at the bottom line first: Price. The Porsche Cayenne base model starts at ₹1.39 Cr, making it the budget-friendly choice. The Mercedes-Benz GLS starts at ₹1.32 Cr, meaning you pay a premium of nearly ₹7.00 L for the Mercedes-Benz GLS.

Porsche Cayenne

₹1.39 Cr - ₹1.94 Cr

PetrolAutomatic4 Seats

Mercedes-Benz GLS

₹1.32 Cr - ₹1.42 Cr

Diesel/PetrolAutomatic7 Seats

Porsche Cayenne vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

Specifications

Parameter

Porsche Cayenne

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Price

₹1.39 Cr - ₹1.94 Cr

₹1.32 Cr - ₹1.42 Cr

Body Type

SUV

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel/Petrol

Transmission

Automatic

Engine

3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine

3.0-liter inline-6 engine,M256M

Engine Displacement

2894 cc

2925,2999 cc

Torque

Power

348.66bhp

362.07bhp@4000rpm,375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm

Mileage

10.7 kmpl

12 kmpl

Safety Rating

Seating Capacity

4 Seats

7 Seats

Length

Width

Ground Clearance

190 mm

200 mm

Boot Space

Fuel Tank Capacity

75 Litres

90 Litres

L Price

13900000

13200000

H Price

19400000

14200000

Safety

▾

Feature

Porsche Cayenne

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Anti-Theft Alarm

No. of Airbags

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Side Airbag-Rear

Day & Night Rear View Mirror

Seat Belt Warning

Door Ajar Warning

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Engine Immobilizer

Anti-Theft Device

Speed Alert

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Brake Assist

—

Child Safety Locks

—

Curtain Airbag

—

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

—

Acoustic Vehicle Alert System

—

Traction Control

—

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

—

Rear Camera

—

With Guidedlines

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

—

All Windows

Knee Airbags

—

Driver and Passenger

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

—

All

Hill Assist

—

360 View Camera

—

Exterior

▾

Feature

Porsche Cayenne

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Adjustable Headlamps

Alloy Wheels

Tinted Glass

—

Rear Spoiler

Integrated Antenna

Chrome Grille

—

Chrome Garnish

—

Projector Headlamps

—

Automatic Headlamps

Heated Wing Mirror

—

Tyre Type

Tubeless,Radial

LED DRLs

LED Headlamps

LED Taillights

Additional Features

Cayenne Design wheels, Wheels painted silver, Wheel Arch Cover in Black, Sideskirts, Lower Valance, Exterior Mirror Lower Trims including Mirror Base in Black, Exterior package Black (high-gloss), Preparation for towbar system, Rear Diffusor in Louvered Design, Door handles painted in exterior colour, Silver coloured model designation, Matrix LED Headlights, LED taillights including light strip, Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors, Electrically adjustable and heatable electrically folding exterior mirrors (also via remote key), aspherical on driver’s side, including ambient lighting, Panoramic Roof, fixed incl. electrically operated roller blind, Green-tinted thermally insulated glass, TPM Valve in Silver

"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"

Rain Sensing Wiper

—

Rear Window Wiper

—

Rear Window Washer

—

Rear Window Defogger

—

Side Stepper

—

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators

—

Cornering Foglamps

—

Roof Rails

—

Fog Lights

—

Front

Sunroof

—

Panoramic

Boot Opening

—

Automatic

Heated Outside Rear View Mirror

—

LED Fog Lamps

—

Interior

▾

Feature

Porsche Cayenne

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Tachometer

Leather wrap gear-shift selector

Digital Clock

—

Additional Features

Standard Interior / Partial Leather Seats, Sports rear seat system, Central rev counter with Black dial, Compass instrument dial/Sport Chrono stopwatch instrument dial black, Roof lining and A-/B-/ C-pillar trims in fabric, Front and rear door sill guards in Aluminium with model logo at front and 'Cayenne' model logo on rear, Sun visors for driver and front passenger, Fixed luggage compartment cover, For single-tone interiors in matching interior colour, for two-tone interiors in the darker interior colour, with 'PORSCHE' logo, A choice of seven colored light schemes for the ambient lighting in(overhead console, front and rear door panels, door compartments, the front and rear footwell, including illumination of the front cupholder)

"Mirror package (interior mirror can also register distracting headlights from behind,Depending on the glare and ambient light,it dims automatically),Interior Chrome Package( Controls and trim in the interior door area in silver chrome, EASY-ENTRY switch in silver chrome, Controls to the left of the steering wheel in silver chrome, Hand flatterer, control switch and cup holder on the center console are made or framed in silver chrome, Climate control panel in silver chrome), Widescreen Cockpit (select the display from “Classic”, “Sport”, “Progressive” and “Subtle” display styles), EASY-PACK cargo area cover(Removable roller blind to protect and rear seats protects your Luggage,EASY-PACK cargo area cover at any time and store), Velour floor mats(can be removed, vacuumed or cleaned), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet, Use all the MBUX multimedia system and control comfort features),"

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

—

Glove Box

—

Digital Odometer

—

Dual Tone Dashboard

—

Lighting

—

Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp

Upholstery

—

Leather

Fuel & Performance

▾

Feature

Porsche Cayenne

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity

75 Litres

—

Petrol Highway Mileage

10.7 kmpl

—

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Top Speed

248 kmph

—

Diesel Highway Mileage

—

12 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

▾

Feature

Porsche Cayenne

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Power Steering

Power Boot

—

Air Conditioner

Heater

Adjustable Steering

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Electric Adjustable Seats

Front & Rear

Front

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Low Fuel Warning Light

—

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Rear Seat Headrest

—

Adjustable Headrest

Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts

Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Navigation System

—

KeyLess Entry

Engine Start/Stop Button

Voice Commands

Paddle Shifters

USB Charger

Front

Front & Rear

Central Console Armrest

Gear Shift Indicator

—

Rear Curtain

—

Luggage Hook & Net

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Ventilated Seats

—

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Rear AC Vents

—

Lumbar Support

—

Active noise cancellation

—

Real-Time Vehicle Tracking

—

Foldable Rear Seat

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Tailgate Ajar Warning

—

Hands-Free Tailgate

—

Glove Box light

—

Idle Start-Stop System

—

Additional Features

—

"AIRMATIC Package(Adaptive damping system,Level control,Lowering the rear,Car wash function),THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control(fine dust activated carbon filter, defrosting system and residual heat function and rear passengers can determine the temperature and air distribution), Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (3-spoke design with steering wheel shift paddles,silver chrome and touch control panels), Energizing Air Control(Monitoring of air quality including a two-stage filter concept), Memory Package with seat kinematics( Memory function

Dimensions & Capacity

▾

Feature

Porsche Cayenne

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Length

4930 mm

5209 mm

Width

1983 mm

2157 mm

Height

1698 mm

1823 mm

Boot Space

770 Litres

—

Seating Capacity

Wheel Base

2500 mm

2782 mm

Gross Weight

—

3250 kg

Approach Angle

—

27°

Break-over Angle

—

15°

Departure Angle

—

24°

No. of Doors

—

Reported Boot Space

—

355 Litres

Engine & Transmission

▾

Feature

Porsche Cayenne

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Engine Type

3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine

—

Displacement

2894 cc

2925 cc

Max Power

348.66bhp

362.07bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque

500Nm

750Nm@1350-2800rpm

No. of Cylinders

Valves Per Cylinder

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

9-Speed TRONIC AT

Drive Type

AWD

Turbo Charger

—

Entertainment & Communication

▾

Feature

Porsche Cayenne

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Radio

Integrated 2DIN Audio

Wireless Phone Charging

USB & Auxiliary input

—

Bluetooth Connectivity

Compass

—

Touchscreen

Connectivity

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

No. of Speakers

Usb Ports

Additional Features

Sound Package Plus with 10 Speakers and a total Output of 150 Watts

"Burmester surround sound system( 590 watts of system power,audio experience with Dolby Atmos,Advanced noise compensation (VNC) dynamically adapts music and sounds),Sound Personalization (option for personal profile), Wireless charging system for mobile devices at the front and rear, MBUX Entertainment (Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts),MBUX Entertainment and Extended functions(Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts,Natural language understanding,Learning-capable MBUX language assistant,Personal profiles(Customize your mood by saving individual theme worlds, such as DYNAMIC SELECT driving programs, radio stations, and ambient lighting.), Prediction functions(personal assistant for phone number on the multimedia system, Hard-Disc Navigation(Hard-Disc navigation,2D and 3D map display, MBUX voice assistant to input data and start route guidance, even understanding everyday language, online connectivity, map data is updated as needed and automatically via the mobile network.), Smartphone integration (Wireless smartphone integration supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Display apps from selected third-party providers, Access to current software and data e.g. for navigation, traffic information, contact details, messaging, telephony, media, IP radio,User interface optimized for driving,Control of smartphone functions via voice control), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet, Use all the MBUX multimedia system and control comfort features,HDMI or Bluetooth via mobile device, tablet or laptop. It Has touch and voice input both), Power closing (servo closing function pulls your doors gently and almost silently into the lock),"

Speakers

Front & Rear

Internal Storage

—

Rear Entertainment System

—

Rear Touchscreen

—

Rear Touch Screen size

—

7.4 inch

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

▾

Feature

Porsche Cayenne

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Steering Gear Type

Rack & Pinion

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Acceleration

6.0 s

6.1 s

0-100kmph

6.0 s

6.1 s

Alloy Wheel Size Front

—

R21 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

—

R21 Inch

ADAS Feature

▾

Feature

Porsche Cayenne

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Speed Assist System

—

Blind Spot Monitor

—

Autonomous Parking

—

Full

Advance Internet Feature

▾

Feature

Porsche Cayenne

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Live Location

—

Remote Immobiliser

—

Engine Start Alarm

—

Remote Vehicle Status Check

—

Digital Car Key

—

Hinglish Voice Commands

—

Navigation with Live Traffic

—

E-Call & I-Call

—

Google / Alexa Connectivity

—

SOS Button

—

Over Speeding Alert

—

In Car Remote Control App

—

Remote AC On/Off

—

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

—

Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop

—

Remote Boot Open

—

SOS / Emergency Assistance

—

Geo-fence Alert

—

Inbuilt APPs

—

MBUX

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Comparison Overview

But where does that extra money go?

Space & Practicality: The Mercedes-Benz GLS offers the listed of boot space, which is useful for family trips, compared to the Porsche Cayenne's the listed. However, the Porsche Cayenne is generally easier to park in tight city spots if it has the shorter and narrower footprint.

Engine & Performance: Both use a 2894 cc engine setup in the compared data, but the Mercedes-Benz GLS produces listed of torque compared to the Porsche Cayenne's listed. This can make the Mercedes-Benz GLS feel more effortless on highways.

Mileage: If fuel efficiency is your top priority, check the Porsche Cayenne carefully. While the Mercedes-Benz GLS returns approximately 12 kmpl, the Porsche Cayenne delivers 10.7 kmpl in the listed comparison data.

Which one should you book for a test drive?

Buy the Porsche Cayenne if: You are a city driver who needs a reliable, fuel-efficient SUV. It offers strong value for money with features like Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and is usually cheaper to maintain.

Buy the Mercedes-Benz GLS if: You want a premium SUV. You often drive on highways and need extra torque for overtaking, and you value the larger boot space and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).

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Porsche Cayenne vs Mercedes-Benz GLS FAQs

Which car is better between Porsche Cayenne vs Mercedes-Benz GLS?+

The better choice between Porsche Cayenne vs Mercedes-Benz GLS depends on your budget, usage and priorities. Compare price, mileage, safety, comfort, engine performance and features on this page before choosing the car that suits you best.

What is the main difference between Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes-Benz GLS?+

The main difference between Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes-Benz GLS can be seen in their price, specifications, dimensions, mileage, features and safety equipment. Use the comparison table above to check each parameter side by side.

Can I compare features of Porsche Cayenne vs Mercedes-Benz GLS?+

Yes. The feature comparison section shows available comfort, convenience, safety and technology features for Porsche Cayenne vs Mercedes-Benz GLS, so you can understand which car offers more value for your needs.

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