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Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG vs Porsche Cayenne

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz logo

2011 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG

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2026 Porsche Cayenne

Overview

SpecMercedes-Benz G55 AMGG55 AMGPorsche CayenneBase
Selected trimG55 AMGBase
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfour wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission5-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20112026

Pricing & market

SpecMercedes-Benz G55 AMGG55 AMGPorsche CayenneBase
MSRP$124,450$89,900 (best)
Lowest listing price$99,762 (best)
Median listing price$115,212 (best)
Highest listing price$134,462 (best)
For sale now05 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecMercedes-Benz G55 AMGG55 AMGPorsche CayenneBase
Combined MPG12 MPG19 MPG (best)
City MPG11 MPG17 MPG (best)
Highway MPG13 MPG23 MPG (best)
Fuel tank25.4 gal (best)23.7 gal

Performance

SpecMercedes-Benz G55 AMGG55 AMGPorsche CayenneBase
Horsepower500 hp (best)348 hp
Torque516 lb-ft (best)368 lb-ft
Engine size5.4 L (best)3 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecMercedes-Benz G55 AMGG55 AMGPorsche CayenneBase
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume79.5 cu ft (best)60.3 cu ft
Towing capacity3,500 lbs7,716 lbs (best)
Payload1,433 lbs1,572 lbs (best)
Curb weight5,721 lbs4,678 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.3 in (best)
Wheelbase112.2 in114 in (best)
Length184.5 in194.1 in (best)
Width73.1 in78.1 in (best)
Height76 in (best)66.9 in

Safety & recalls

SpecMercedes-Benz G55 AMGG55 AMGPorsche CayenneBase
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

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.

TrimMercedes-Benz G55 AMGPorsche Cayenne
1

G55 AMG

$124,450 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$89,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Coupe

$95,100 MSRP

3

E-Hybrid

$103,100 MSRP

4

E-Hybrid Coupe

$107,300 MSRP

5

S

$108,300 MSRP

6

Electric

$109,000 MSRP

7

S E-Hybrid

$111,600 MSRP

8

Electric

$113,800 MSRP

9

S Coupe

$114,900 MSRP

10

S E-Hybrid Coupe

$117,100 MSRP

11

S Electric

$126,300 MSRP

12

S Electric

$131,200 MSRP

13

GTS

$132,400 MSRP

14

GTS Coupe

$137,100 MSRP

15

Turbo Electric

$163,000 MSRP

16

Turbo Electric

$168,000 MSRP

17

Turbo E-Hybrid

$164,500 MSRP

18

Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe

$169,100 MSRP

19

Turbo GT Coupe

$214,800 MSRP

Live inventory

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