Car comparison

Porsche Cayenne II Turbo S 4.8 V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Cayenne II

Turbo S 4.8 V8

550 hp4806 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

AMG GL 63

558 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Cayenne II Turbo S 4.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Lightest
    2,215 kg
    4,883 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    248 hp/t
    185 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    270 g/km
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63

  • Most powerful
    558 hp
    416 kW
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    813 km
    505 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
Power
550hp410kW
558hp416kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
760Nm561lb-ft
Curb weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,505kg5,523lb
Gross weight
2,880kg6,349lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.6s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
739km459mi
Calculated
813km505mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,806cc293cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,846mm191in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,982mm78in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,677mm66in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,696mm67in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
-
Trunk volume
670L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
85L
100L
CO2 emissions
270g/km
288g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Cayenne II Turbo S 4.8 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Turbo S 4.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V86,000 rpm2,250-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 635,250-5,750 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
19.2 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8
550 hp
410 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
558 hp
416 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63 has 8 hp more than Porsche Cayenne II Turbo S 4.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Turbo S 4.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
760 Nm
561 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
2,505 kg
5,523 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8
283 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V84.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 634.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63 has more power, Porsche Cayenne II Turbo S 4.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Turbo S 4.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Turbo S 4.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8
739 km
459 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
813 km
505 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.5 s
283 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
558 hp
416 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Porsche Cayenne II Turbo S 4.8 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IITurbo S 4.8 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
Power
550 hp
410 kW
558 hp
416 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
739 km
459 mi
813 km
505 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
288 g/km
Trunk score
670 L
23.7 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayenne II Turbo S 4.8 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne II Turbo S 4.8 V8

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 74 km (46 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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