Mercedes-Benz GL450 vs Porsche Macan

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

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450

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2026 Porsche Macan

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Overview

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Selected trim	GL 450 4MATIC	Macan SUV
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2016	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
MSRP	$65,200	$64,600 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$0 (best)
Median listing price	—	$81,272 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$99,144 (best)
For sale now	0	12 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Combined MPG	19 MPG	21 MPG (best)
City MPG	17 MPG	19 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	21 MPG	25 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	26.4 gal (best)	19.8 gal

Performance

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Horsepower	362 hp (best)	261 hp
Torque	369 lb-ft (best)	295 lb-ft
Engine size	3 L (best)	2 L
Cylinders	V6	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Seating	7 seats (best)	5 seats
Doors	5 (best)	4
Cargo volume	93.8 cu ft (best)	53.1 cu ft
Towing capacity	7,500 lbs (best)	4,409 lbs
Payload	—	1,385 lbs (best)
Curb weight	5,371 lbs	4,149 lbs (best)
Wheelbase	121.1 in (best)	110.5 in
Length	201.6 in (best)	186.1 in
Width	84.3 in (best)	75.7 in
Height	72.8 in (best)	63.8 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

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 GL450	Porsche Macan
1	GL 450 4MATIC $65,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Macan SUV $64,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	—	T $70,300 MSRP
3	—	S $78,000 MSRP
4	—	GTS $93,100 MSRP

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