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2018 Porsche Cayenne vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Compare horsepower, acceleration, top speed, engine details, price, and consumption on one dedicated page.

2018 Porsche Cayenne vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE: which is better for your priorities?

The 2018 Porsche Cayenne vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE comparison is built for drivers who want a direct side-by-side view before making a shortlist. If you are asking which is better between 2018 Porsche Cayenne and 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE, this page brings the most important numbers together in one place, including horsepower, 0-100 km/h performance, top speed, engine details, price, and fuel consumption. Some matchups look obvious at first glance, but the better choice often changes once you compare acceleration, high-speed performance, and day-to-day costs in the same view. That makes it easier to separate headline speed from real-world value without jumping between multiple tabs.

On power, 2018 Porsche Cayenne leads the matchup with 462 hp against 375 hp. For 0-100 km/h, 2018 Porsche Cayenne is quicker at 5.0 seconds versus 5.6 seconds. At the top end, 2018 Porsche Cayenne reaches 253 km/h, compared with 250 km/h. 2018 Porsche Cayenne uses 3.0 V6, while 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE comes with 450 4MATIC 3.0.

Price can shift the answer depending on your budget: 2018 Porsche Cayenne is listed at $45,950, while 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE comes in at $69,500. If running costs matter, 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE looks more efficient on paper at 9.8 L/100km versus 11.0 L/100km. The full comparison table adds more context beyond the headline figures, so you can judge where the performance gap is meaningful and where the differences are smaller than expected. Use the detailed table below to decide whether 2018 Porsche Cayenne or 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE is the better fit for your priorities, whether that means speed, character, efficiency, or overall value.

Power: 462 hp vs 375 hp 0-100 km/h: 5.0 s vs 5.6 s Top speed: 253 km/h vs 250 km/h
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Quick verdict

Winners and trade-offs for this matchup

Performance winner
2018 Porsche Cayenne

Leads on power, 0-100 km/h, and top speed.

Speed winner
2018 Porsche Cayenne

Higher top speed on paper.

Value winner
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Stronger on efficiency and model year.

Overall winner
2018 Porsche Cayenne

Wins more of the recorded comparison categories overall.

2018 Porsche Cayenne

Pros

  • More power
  • Quicker 0-100 km/h
  • Higher top speed

Cons

  • Higher fuel consumption
  • Older model year

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Pros

  • Better efficiency
  • Newer model year

Cons

  • Less power
  • Slower off the line
  • Lower top speed
Power
462 hp vs 375 hp
0-100 km/h
5.0 s vs 5.6 s
Top Speed
253 km/h vs 250 km/h
Metric 2018 Porsche Cayenne 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Power 462 hp 375 hp
0-100 km/h 5.0 s 5.6 s
Top Speed 253 km/h 250 km/h
Engine 3.0 V6 450 4MATIC 3.0
Price $45,950 $69,500
Consumption 11.0 L/100km 9.8 L/100km