Mercedes-Benz G500 vs Porsche Cayenne
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Porsche Cayenne
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G500G500 | Porsche CayenneE-Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | G500 | E-Hybrid |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2008 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G500G500 | Porsche CayenneE-Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $88,200 (best) | $107,300 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $90,998 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $115,212 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $188,642 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 11 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G500G500 | Porsche CayenneE-Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 13 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 12 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 15 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 25.4 gal (best) | 18 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G500G500 | Porsche CayenneE-Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 463 hp (best) |
| Torque | 336 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G500G500 | Porsche CayenneE-Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 79.5 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 7,000 lbs | 7,716 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,510 lbs | 5,415 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 114 in (best) |
| Length | 185.6 in | 194 in (best) |
| Width | 71.3 in | 78 in (best) |
| Height | 77.8 in (best) | 66 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G500G500 | Porsche CayenneE-Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz G500 | Porsche Cayenne |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G500 $88,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | E-Hybrid $107,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | S $108,300 MSRP |
| 3 | — | S $114,900 MSRP |
| 4 | — | S E-Hybrid $111,600 MSRP |
| 5 | — | S E-Hybrid $117,100 MSRP |
| 6 | — | GTS $132,400 MSRP |
| 7 | — | GTS $137,100 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Turbo E-Hybrid $164,500 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Turbo E-Hybrid $169,100 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Mercedes-Benz G500 vs Porsche Cayenne FAQ
- Which is better: 2008 Mercedes-Benz G500 or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2008 Mercedes-Benz G500 vs 2027 Porsche Cayenne on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2008 Mercedes-Benz G500 or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz G500 starts lower at $88,200. Live Porsche Cayenne listings start at $90,998.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2008 Mercedes-Benz G500 or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
- The 2008 Mercedes-Benz G500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (88,200).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2008 Mercedes-Benz G500 or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
- The 2027 Porsche Cayenne leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2008 Mercedes-Benz G500 or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
- The 2027 Porsche Cayenne leads on horsepower in this comparison (729).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2008 Mercedes-Benz G500 or 2027 Porsche Cayenne?
- The 2027 Porsche Cayenne leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,716).