Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMG vs Porsche Macan

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

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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMG

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Overview

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMGAMG GLE 43	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Selected trim	AMG GLE 43	Macan SUV
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2019	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMGAMG GLE 43	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
MSRP	$68,150	$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 GLE43 AMGAMG GLE 43	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Combined MPG	19 MPG	21 MPG (best)
City MPG	17 MPG	19 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	22 MPG	25 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	24.6 gal (best)	19.8 gal

Performance

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMGAMG GLE 43	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Horsepower	385 hp (best)	261 hp
Torque	384 lb-ft (best)	295 lb-ft
Engine size	3 L (best)	2 L
Cylinders	V6	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMGAMG GLE 43	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	5 (best)	4
Cargo volume	80.3 cu ft (best)	53.1 cu ft
Towing capacity	7,200 lbs (best)	4,409 lbs
Payload	—	1,385 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,987 lbs	4,149 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	7.2 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	114.8 in (best)	110.5 in
Length	189.1 in (best)	186.1 in
Width	76.2 in (best)	75.7 in
Height	70.7 in (best)	63.8 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMGAMG GLE 43	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 GLE43 AMG	Porsche Macan
1	AMG GLE 43 $68,150 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Macan SUV $64,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	AMG GLE 43 $71,350 MSRP	T $70,300 MSRP
3	—	S $78,000 MSRP
4	—	GTS $93,100 MSRP

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