Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs Porsche Cayenne
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs RM958,888 against the Porsche Cayenne’s RM609,000, so the gap is a heavy RM349,888. For that, the G-Class gives you four-motor electric drive, 579 hp, a 116.0 kWh battery and 473 km of range, plus a quicker 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The Cayenne counters with more boot space at 772 litres, a much higher 248 km/h top speed and a petrol set-up with a 75-litre tank. Both are AWD five-seat SUVs with AEB and a four-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if you want the quicker EV with 579 hp, 473 km of range and a tall 1,969 mm body.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you want the lower-priced petrol SUV with more boot space, higher top speed and a 75-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM958,888; Porsche Cayenne RM609,000
- Power: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 579 hp; Porsche Cayenne 335 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4.7 s; Porsche Cayenne 5.7 s
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 180 km/h; Porsche Cayenne 248 km/h
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 667 L; Porsche Cayenne 772 L
- Road tax/year: Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM1,340; Porsche Cayenne RM1,632
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 958,888 | RM 609,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | 4 motors | 2,995 cc |
| Power | 579 hp✓ | 335 hp |
| Torque | — | 450 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s✓ | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 248 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.8 L/100km |
| Battery | 116.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 473 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Boot space | 667 L | 772 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 75 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,340✓ | RM 1,632 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
G-Class
- Much stronger output at 579 hp
- Quicker 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 473 km EV range from a 116.0 kWh battery
- Costs RM349,888 more
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Smaller 667-litre boot
Cayenne
- RM609,000 price is far lower
- Larger 772-litre boot
- Higher 248 km/h top speed
- Less power at 335 hp
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Uses 10.8 L/100 km petrol
G-Class vs Cayenne FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz G-Class or Porsche Cayenne better?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is better for electric performance, with 579 hp and 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. The Porsche Cayenne is better for value, luggage room and high-speed petrol touring, with 772 litres of boot space and a 248 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is RM349,888 more expensive than the Porsche Cayenne, at RM958,888 versus RM609,000.
Which one has more space?
The Porsche Cayenne has the larger boot at 772 litres versus 667 litres in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Cayenne is also longer and wider, while the G-Class is much taller.