Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Porsche Cayenne
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the pragmatic Malaysian choice at RM498,888, especially if you can use its plug-in hybrid side: the 31.0 kWh battery gives 114 km of EV range and road tax is RM440. The Porsche Cayenne costs RM609,000 and reads like the numbers-first pick, with 335 hp, 450 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and a 772-litre boot. The GLE is only 0.4 seconds slower, but its 490-litre boot is much smaller.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you want the lower price, RM440 road tax and 114 km of EV range from its plug-in hybrid battery.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you want the stronger 335 hp petrol SUV, quicker 5.7-second sprint and much larger 772-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLE RM498,888; Porsche Cayenne RM609,000
- Power and torque: GLE 248 hp/400 Nm; Cayenne 335 hp/450 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: GLE 6.1 s/210 km/h; Cayenne 5.7 s/248 km/h
- Boot space: GLE 490 L; Cayenne 772 L
- Wheelbase and height: GLE 2,995 mm/1,772 mm; Cayenne 2,895 mm/1,698 mm
- Road tax: GLE RM440 a year; Cayenne RM1,632 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 498,888✓ | RM 609,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Power | 248 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 5.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 248 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.8 L/100km |
| Battery | 31.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 114 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,924 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,947 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,772 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Boot space | 490 L | 772 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 85 L | 75 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 440✓ | 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.
GLE
- Lower RM498,888 price
- 31.0 kWh battery with 114 km EV range
- Longer 2,995 mm wheelbase
- Less power at 248 hp and 400 Nm
- Smaller 490-litre boot
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
Cayenne
- Stronger 335 hp and 450 Nm output
- Quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Much larger 772-litre boot
- Higher RM609,000 price
- Higher RM1,632 yearly road tax
- No EV range listed
GLE vs Cayenne FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE or Porsche Cayenne better?
For most Malaysian buyers balancing price and electrified running, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is the better fit. It costs RM110,112 less, has a 31.0 kWh battery and 114 km EV range. The Porsche Cayenne is better for boot space and performance.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne costs RM609,000 against the Mercedes-Benz GLE at RM498,888, so the Porsche is RM110,112 more expensive.
Which SUV is quicker?
The Porsche Cayenne is quicker: it does 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and reaches 248 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz GLE takes 6.1 seconds and tops out at 210 km/h.