2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 vs. 2023 Porsche Cayenne Review

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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLS 450

MSRP*: $87,000
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2023 Porsche
Cayenne

MSRP*: $72,200 to $188,700
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MPG - City 19 MPG 14 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 19 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 seats 4 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 84.7 ft3 51.7 - 60.3 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 434-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 453-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 541-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 631-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 hp 335 - 631 hp
Towing Capacity 7,700 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 205.0 in 193.7 - 194.6 in
Exterior Width 79.9 in 78.1 - 78.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in
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Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 in
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*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Porsche Cayenne.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 is a better financial choice over the Porsche Cayenne, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 is much wider than the Porsche Cayenne, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Porsche Cayenne.

Handling
The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 has the same turning radius as the Porsche Cayenne, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 will do just as well as the Porsche Cayenne, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 has a little less horsepower than the Porsche Cayenne.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Porsche Cayenne.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 offers greater seating capacity than the Porsche Cayenne, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Porsche Cayenne.