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Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014 GTS 3.6 V6vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

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

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Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014

GTS 3.6 V6

440 hp3604 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 500

456 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 GTS 3.6 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    209 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    234 g/km
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

  • Most powerful
    456 hp
    340 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    885 km
    550 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014GTS 3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
440hp328kW
456hp340kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
2,865kg6,316lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
19.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
850km528mi
Calculated
885km550mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,604cc220cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
5,130mm202in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,688mm66in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,678mm66in
1,675mm66in
Trunk volume
670L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
100L
CO2 emissions
234g/km
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 GTS 3.6 V6Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 GTS 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014GTS 3.6 V66,000 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 5005,250-5,500 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014GTS 3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
19.5 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014GTS 3.6 V6
440 hp
328 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 has 16 hp more than Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 GTS 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 GTS 3.6 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014GTS 3.6 V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 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 2014GTS 3.6 V6
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 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 2014GTS 3.6 V6
262 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
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 IIFacelift 2014GTS 3.6 V65.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 5005.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 has more power, Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 GTS 3.6 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 GTS 3.6 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: 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 2014GTS 3.6 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 GTS 3.6 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: 1.3 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 2014GTS 3.6 V6
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014GTS 3.6 V6
850 km
528 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
885 km
550 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014GTS 3.6 V6
440 hp
328 kW
5.2 s
262 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
456 hp
340 kW
5.3 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 IIFacelift 2014GTS 3.6 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,688 mm
66.5 in
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 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 2014GTS 3.6 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 GTS 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 2014GTS 3.6 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.3 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 2014GTS 3.6 V6
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014GTS 3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
440 hp
328 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.3 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,688 mm
66.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
850 km
528 mi
885 km
550 mi
CO2 score
234 g/km
264 g/km
Trunk score
670 L
23.7 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 GTS 3.6 V6Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 GTS 3.6 V6

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 30 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 GLS (X166) GLS 500

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 35 km (22 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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