Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe vs Porsche Cayenne
Verdict
At RM873,888 against RM609,000, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is the quicker, stronger play: 429 hp, 560 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, with a slightly longer body and 40 mm more wheelbase. The Porsche Cayenne answers with the practical numbers: a 772-litre boot, 75-litre tank, eight airbags and four-year warranty, while costing RM264,888 less. Both are five-seat, all-wheel-drive executive SUVs with automatic gearboxes, and road tax is almost identical. If you do not need the Mercedes’ extra pace, the Porsche is harder-headed.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if you want the stronger and quicker SUV, with 429 hp, 560 Nm and a 5.0-second 0–100 km/h time.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you want more boot space, a longer warranty, eight airbags and the lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: RM873,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe; RM609,000 Porsche Cayenne
- Output: 429 hp/560 Nm Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe; 335 hp/450 Nm Porsche Cayenne
- 0–100 km/h: 5.0 s Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe; 5.7 s Porsche Cayenne
- Boot space: 655 L Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe; 772 L Porsche Cayenne
- Warranty: 2 years Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe; 4 years Porsche Cayenne
- Dimensions: 4,939/2,010/1,730 mm Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe; 4,930/2,194/1,698 mm Porsche Cayenne
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 873,888 | RM 609,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,999 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Power | 429 hp✓ | 335 hp |
| Torque | 560 Nm✓ | 450 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s✓ | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 248 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.8 L/100km |
| Battery | 0.9 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,939 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 2,010 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,935 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Boot space | 655 L | 772 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 75 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,638 | 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.
AMG GLE Coupe
- 429 hp and 560 Nm output
- Quicker 5.0-second 0–100 km/h time
- Longer 2,935 mm wheelbase
- RM264,888 more expensive
- Smaller 655-litre boot
- Two-year warranty trails the Porsche’s four years
Cayenne
- Larger 772-litre boot
- Four-year warranty
- Eight airbags
- 335 hp and 450 Nm trail the Mercedes
- Slower 5.7-second 0–100 km/h time
- Shorter 2,895 mm wheelbase
AMG GLE Coupe vs Cayenne FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe or Porsche Cayenne better?
The Porsche Cayenne is the better buy for most Malaysian buyers: it is cheaper, has a 772-litre boot, 75-litre tank, eight airbags and four-year warranty. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if 429 hp and 5.0 seconds to 100 km/h matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe costs RM873,888, while the Porsche Cayenne costs RM609,000, so the Mercedes is RM264,888 dearer.
Which SUV is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is quicker: 0–100 km/h takes 5.0 seconds versus 5.7 seconds for the Porsche Cayenne. Its 429 hp and 560 Nm also beat the Porsche’s 335 hp and 450 Nm.