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Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014 3.0 diesel V6vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

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

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Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014

3.0 diesel V6

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.0 diesel V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    262 hp
    195 kW
  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    179 g/km
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
262hp195kW
258hp192kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
2,870kg6,327lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
92.1s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
39.9s
Calculated
51.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,675mm66in
Trunk volume
618L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,728L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
85L
100L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
205g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.0 diesel V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.0 diesel V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V64,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.9 s
51.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6
262 hp
195 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.0 diesel V6 has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.0 diesel V6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
2,380 kg
5,247 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 IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6
221 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V67.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.0 diesel V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 0.6 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 IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.0 diesel V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 1.0 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 IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6
1,250 km
777 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
1,282 km
797 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6
262 hp
195 kW
7.3 s
221 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
7.9 s
220 km/h
137 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 IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
618 L
21.8 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 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 IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.0 diesel V6 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 IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.9 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 IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.0 diesel V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
262 hp
195 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
618 L
21.8 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
205 g/km
Trunk score
618 L
21.8 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 Facelift 2014 3.0 diesel V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.0 diesel V6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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