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Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

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

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Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014

S 3.6 V6

420 hp3604 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 500

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    870 km
    540 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    259 km/h
    161 mph
  • Lightest
    2,085 kg
    4,597 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    229 g/km
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
420hp313kW
435hp324kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,085kg4,597lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
2,860kg6,305lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
86.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
867km539mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,604cc220cu in
4,663cc285cu 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
670L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
85L
100L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
269g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V66,000 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
23.0 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
420 hp
313 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 has 15 hp more than Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
2,085 kg
4,597 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
2,370 kg
5,225 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 2014S 3.6 V6
259 km/h
161 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V65.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6: 0.1 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 2014S 3.6 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: 1.7 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 2014S 3.6 V6
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
867 km
539 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
870 km
540 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
420 hp
313 kW
5.5 s
259 km/h
161 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 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 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 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 2014S 3.6 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.4 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 2014S 3.6 V6
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
420 hp
313 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.4 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,085 kg
4,597 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 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
867 km
539 mi
870 km
540 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
269 g/km
Trunk score
670 L
23.7 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 40 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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