2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 vs. 2024 Porsche Cayenne Review

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2024 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $86,750 to $89,800
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2024 Porsche
Cayenne

MSRP*: $79,200 to $196,300
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MPG - City 18 MPG 15 - 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 23 MPG 21 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 4 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.9 ft3 52.4 - 60.3 ft3
Engine
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 348-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 468-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 650-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 429 hp 348 - 650 hp
Towing Capacity 7,700 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 194.4 - 195.3 in 194.0 - 194.2 in
Exterior Width 79.4 in 78.1 - 78.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
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Head Room Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 as you will with the Porsche Cayenne, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Porsche Cayenne.

Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 is a little wider than the Porsche Cayenne, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Porsche Cayenne.

Handling
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 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 AMG GLE 53 will do just as well as the Porsche Cayenne, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 has a little less horsepower than the Porsche Cayenne.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Porsche Cayenne.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 offers greater seating capacity than the Porsche Cayenne, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Porsche Cayenne.