Comparison - Porsche Cayenne Hybrid 2017 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 2017

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Also called:

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Also called:

GL-Class

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Average Price: 
86,552
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
74,929
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2017
2016
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.10gals
26.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#000000
Carmine Red
#820A13
Carrara White Metallic
#FFFFFF
Jet Black Metallic
#000000
Mahogany Metallic
#4C3B33
Meteor Grey Metallic
#393029
Moonlight Blue Metallic
#2B2E3D
Palladium Metallic
#8E8179
Purpurite Metallic
#2A1E3B
Rhodium Silver Metallic
#E6E6E6
Sapphire Blue Metallic
#284378
White
#FFFFFF
Color: 
Black
#000000
Dakota Brown Metallic
#403524
Diamond Silver Metallic
#C5CDD2
Iridium Silver Metallic
#ADB1B2
Lunar Blue Metallic
#18294B
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Palladium Silver Metallic
#888785
Polar White
#E1E0DE
Steel Grey Metallic
#6A7575
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#A02C32
designo Diamond White Metallic
#EDE4D7

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2017 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid ranks 1 out of 22 Luxury Midsize SUVs. The 2017 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid emulates everything you expect from Porsche: affluence, elegance, and performance. It's both sporty and posh, but there's isn't much room for your belongings in the back, and its fuel economy is lower than what you might expect from a plug-in hybrid.

Pros
Stylish and comfortable interior
Agile handling
Quick acceleration
Feature-rich infotainment system

Cons
Small cargo space
Poor fuel economy for a hybrid

By: 
usnews.com

The 2017 Cayenne gets Porsche's latest (PCM 4.0) touchscreen infotainment system on every trim level, improving functionality. Limited Edition Cayenne and Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum models also join the range, bringing the trim level count up to eight. The Cayenne Diesel has been discontinued due to the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal.

Pros
Truly impressive handling for a crossover SUV
Wide selection of strong engines available
Exquisite interior and build quality
Plenty of customization options

Cons
Relatively small cargo capacity for the segment Quite a few optional features should be standard given the price tag

By: 
edmunds.com

The Cayenne is a spicy-hot mix of luxury, off-road ability, and sports-car performance—just what you’d expect in a Porsche SUV. The base model has a 300-hp V-6; the S makes 420 hp and the GTS makes 440 hp, both from a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6. There's also the S E-Hybrid. All have an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. A leather-lined cabin and infotainment with navigation make it a comfortable road tripper. The Cayenne is easy to hustle around curves and equally ready for family duty.
The EPA rates the Cayenne S E-Hybrid at 46 MPGe in combined driving while depleting the battery charge and using the electric motor. As a more conventional hybrid, the Porsche is rated at 22 mpg combined. That won’t rattle the worldview of many Tesla owners, but it’s substantially better than other Cayenne models.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The GLS-Class officially makes its debut for 2017, though it's really a slightly revised version of the outgoing GL-Class. Highlights include modified exterior styling, a newly standard nine-speed automatic transmission (except on the AMG GLS 63) and a touchpad-operated infotainment system with a larger screen and available Apple CarPlay. Also, all engines except the GLS450's turbocharged V6 get a bit more horsepower this year.

Pros
Third row is large enough for adults
Spirited acceleration with any of the three gasoline engines
Impressive fuel economy with the diesel engine
Quiet cabin with high-end trimmings and features.

Cons
Diesel-powered model feels relatively slow when passing and merging
Big price jump from the six-cylinder models to the V8-powered versions.

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS gets the first-class upgrade along with its name change—and a Maybach edition is waiting in the wings.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class marks a significant, mid-cycle upgrade for what was previously knew as the GL-Class. As part of a nomenclature change sweeping the entire brand, each of the German luxury maker's sport-utility vehicles has received new badging and a full or partial makeover to bring the lineup into more obvious parallels with its sedans—so this large, three-row SUV becomes the GLS, to align it with the largest S-Class sedan. Hence the S in its new name.

Pros
Spacious, flexible interior
Rugged-lux, with some added panache
Great set of safety, infotainment features

Cons
Not an entirely new vehicle
Some switchgear looks dated
Cumbersome COMAND interface

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class ranks 1 out of 8 Luxury Large SUVs. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS hits most of the right notes for a large SUV. It boasts a supple ride, three powerful engine choices, three rows of roomy seats, and the same level of luxury that has come to be synonymous with the brand. However, the GLS has fewer standard features than many rivals do, and its available V8 engines are less fuel-efficient than those offered by many competitors.

Pros
Powerful engine lineup
Smooth ride
Three rows of spacious seats

Cons
Fewer features than some rivals
V8 engines get subpar fuel economy

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Diesel
Fuel Economy City USA: 
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
24
Cylinders: 
6
v
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
3.00L
Torque: 
325ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
455ft-lbs
at 1 600rpm
Horsepower: 
333hp
at 5 500rpm
255hp
at 3 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.00Feet
40.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
no
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Roadside Assistance*
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Manual rear seat easy entry

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
191.10in
201.60in
Width: 
78.70in
84.30in
Height: 
67.40in
72.80in
Ground Clearance: 
8.50in
8.50in
Front Track: 
64.70in
Rear Track: 
65.20in
Wheel Base: 
114.00in
121.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.60
41.20
Rear Head Room: 
40.00
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
Rear leg room: 
38.50in
Front Hip Room: 
57.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.90in
58.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
59.70cu.ft
93.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7716lbs
7500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
20.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
26.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
24.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
5181.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Hands-free entry
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Remote keyless power door locks
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8 -way power driver seat
8 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
10 -way power driver seat
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Leatherette
8 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Split-folding rear seatback
Power folding split-bench third row seats
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
Rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Cooled storage compartment
Leather steering wheel
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Memorized settings for 2 drivers
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Leather steering wheel
Sun sensor
Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
yes
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
no
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input
Speed sensitive volume control
Radio data system
Wireless phone connectivity Bluetooth
1st row LCD monitors 2
Speakers 10
MP3 decoder
Primary LCD size 7.0
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
USB connection
Memory card slot

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Rear spoiler
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Remote sunroof operation
Privacy glass
Power glass sunroof
Roof rack
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 x 8.5
19 x 8.5
Wheels more: 
Null spare wheel
Performance tires
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Null spare wheel
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Front ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Adaptive Cruise Control w/Porsche Active Safe (PAS)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Change Assist
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Post-collision safety system
Brake drying
Pre-collision safety system
Emergency braking assist
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Turn signal mirrors
Rear Side Air Bags (SPC)
Emergency Service*
Vehicle Alarm notification*

Options

Packages: 
Comfort Lighting Package w/Memory Package
Smoking Package
14-Way Power Seats w/Memory Package
18-Way Adaptive Sport Seats w/Memory Package
Premium Package
Premium Package Plus
Sport Package
Exterior Options: 
Tinted LED Headlights
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) w/Surround View
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) w/Reversing Camera
"PORSCHE" Logo Painted
Bi-Xenon Headlights in Black w/Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
Bi-Xenon Headlights w/Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
"PORSCHE" Logo and Model Designation Painted
Off-Road Underbody Protection
Sport Tailpipes in Black
Wheel Center Caps w/Colored Porsche Crest
Wheel Spacers, 17mm (Rear)
Wheel Spacers, 5mm (Front and Rear)
Soft Close Doors
Roof Rails in Black including Roof Transport System
Roof Rails in Aluminum Finish w/Roof Transport System
Heated Windshield w/Thermally and Noise Insulated Privacy Glass
21" Sport Classic Wheels in Black w/Wheel Arch Extensions
Stainless Steel Skid Plate (Front)
Running Boards
Stainless Steel Skid Plates (Front and Rear)
20" Cayenne SportDesign II Wheels
21" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
Summer Performance Tires for 18" Wheels
Summer Performance Tires for 20" Wheels
Door Handles in Black (High-Gloss)
Exterior Package in Black (High-Gloss)
Air Intake Grilles Painted
20" RS Spyder Design Wheels
19" Cayenne Turbo Wheels
21" Sport Classic Wheels in Jet Black Metallic w/Wheel Arch Extensions
18" Cayenne Wheels
Rocker Panels w/Aluminum Finish
Roof Spoiler Separation Edge Painted
Exterior Mirrors Painted
Interior Options: 
Porsche Entry and Drive
Seats w/Deviated Stitching
Armrests in Deviated Leather
Steering Column Casing in Leather
Air Vent Slats in Leather
Air Vents in Leather
Seat Centers in Deviated Leather
Deviated Stitching Interior Package
Soft Ruffled Seat Centers w/Leather Interior
Extended Leather Interior Package, Dashboard Trim in Leather
Leather Interior Package
Seat Belts in Agate Grey
Sport Chrono Package
Seat Belts in Saddle Brown
Seat Belts in Luxor Beige
Rooflining in Alcantara
Yachting Mahogany Interior Package including Gear Selector
Natural Olive Interior Package including Gear Selector
Anthracite Birch Interior Package including Gear Selector
Personalized Floor Mats w/Leather Edging
Personalized Loadspace Mat w/Leather Edging
Center Console Armrest w/Model Logo
Porsche Crest on Headrests (Front)
Fire Extinguisher
Rear-view Mirror in Leather
Cargo Management
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment Plus
Bose Surround Sound System
Carbon Interior Package
Gear Selector in Aluminum
Ski Bag
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment
Compass on Dashboard
Connect Plus
Interior Package Painted

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Agate Grey, leather
#493F34
Black, leather
#000000
Luxor Beige, leather
#8D724D
Black/Cohiba Brown, leather
#5F463A
Black/Cream, leather
#A49E93
Black/Garnet Red, leather
#7B282D
Black/Luxor Beige, leather
#BB9F7E
Black/Saddle Brown, leather
#595048
Espresso, premium leather
#23201D
Espresso/Cognac, premium leather
#8D6D4C
Saddle Brown/Cream, leather
#958F84
Color: 
Black, leather
#131313
Black, leatherette
#131313
Crystal Grey/Black, leather
#A3A1A0
Espresso Brown, leatherette
#483F3D
Ginger Beige/Black, leather
#9E8B7C
Ginger Beige/Black, leatherette
#B6A598
Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, leather
#BBA899
Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, leatherette
#9E8B7C
Saddle Brown/Black, leather
#936555
designo Espresso Brown Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#534A48
designo Porcelain/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#C4BDB9