Comparison - Maserati Levante S 2017 - vs - Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2017

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Average Price: 
89,550
Updated: 
15 Dec 2016
65,833
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2017
2017
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.10gals
26.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Bianco
#FCF7F1
Bianco Alpi Pearlescent
#F5EEE3
Blue Emozione Mica
#1C2865
Blue Passione Mica
#002042
Champagne Metallescent
#BAAA8E
Grigio Maratea Metallescent
#454246
Grigio Metallic
#6D6A6B
Grigio Metallo Metallic
#989E97
Nero
#000000
Nero Ribelle Mica
#000000
Rame Mica
#5A3021
Rosso Rubino Mica
#390C10
Verde Ossido Metallic
#4A514A
Color: 
Black
#000000
Carmine Red
#820A13
Carrara White Metallic
#FFFFFF
Jet Black Metallic
#000000
Mahogany Metallic
#4C3B33
Meteor Grey Metallic
#393029
Moonlight Blue Metallic
#2B2E3D
Palladium Metallic
#8E8179
Purpurite Metallic
#2A1E3B
Rhodium Silver Metallic
#E6E6E6
Sapphire Blue Metallic
#284378
White
#FFFFFF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Bored with other automakers' luxury crossover SUVs? Check out the new 2017 Maserati Levante. The iconic Maserati trident on the grille is a badge you certainly won't see every day, and the Levante backs it up with turbocharged V6 power, sport-focused handling, and a slew of luxury and technology features.

The 2017 Maserati Levante is the Italian automaker's first foray into the popular world of crossover SUVs. This sort of thing used to be a big deal; just ask Porsche, which faced a strong backlash from sports car fans in the mid-2000s when it brought out the Cayenne. But these days every luxury automaker has one, and we're glad that Maserati is following suit. If you're unmoved by the usual crossover suspects, the stylish Levante could be just what il dottore ordered.

Based on specs alone, the Levante looks competitive enough. Power comes from a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine in either 345-horsepower or 424-hp tune, while the Quattroporte-derived body structure uses adaptive suspension dampers to boost its athletic pedigree without losing out on ride comfort on rough pavement. Of course, exclusivity is always a bonus, and it's standard here, fueled by Maserati's exotic brand image and minimal presence in the American market. Inside, the Levante manages to transcend its Chrysler/Fiat-sourced switchgear thanks to high-end materials, an inspired dashboard design and an extensive list of customization options.

Pros
Stands out from the sea of lookalike luxury crossovers
Turbocharged V6 engines provide quick acceleration
Advanced suspension enhances ride comfort and handling around turns
Highly customizable interior with numerous upscale touches

Cons
Some downmarket Chrysler-sourced buttons and switches
Fuel economy lags behind that of other luxury crossovers
No ultra-high-performance version offered at this time.

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2017 Maserati Levante SUV is an extremely hard vehicle to review. It has so much potential, some of which it lives up to with full marks, some of which it fails at miserably. The early adopters in Australia who want one, of which there are over 200 already, have already purchased it, so for those that are still contemplating the idea, let us explore the confusion.

Firstly, as pioneered by Porsche and its Cayenne in the ultra-high end segment so many years ago, SUVs from such marquees are becoming more and more common place. Jaguar, Bentley, and now Maserati are already there. Soon Lamborghini and even Rolls Royce will join the SUV party. So, if your first point is that ‘Maserati shouldn’t make an SUV’, you’re wrong. It should, and its existence as a luxury carmaker relies on it.

Perhaps most obvious for the Levante is the length. Like any true Maserati, this is a grand car and as such, it’s longer and wider than the Porsche Cayenne, yet it sits lower so it almost looks like an extended hatchback. There is great deal of travel in the standard air suspension system which can climb from 162mm ride height to 240mm with six steps in between. This allows a rather customised look of the car depending on your mood or road requirements.

Pros
Uniqueness
Love it or hate it exterior design
Reasonably practical interior space
Sporty dynamics befitting of the Maserati badge
Good engine note for a diesel

Cons
Interior not up to Maserati standards
Too many noticeably common parts from Fiat-Chrysler family inside
Needs a petrol engine for full Maserati character
Active safety features need better tuning

By: 
caradvice.com.au

In the last two decades, every luxury brand decided it needed an SUV to remain relevant in a market gone bonkers for tall wagonoids. (Well, almost every one; Ferrari says there’s no way it will commit to any truck that we know of, although it would almost certainly be, as the Donald says, yuge!) The influx is because buyers have shown no squeamishness toward SUVs from traditional luxury and sporting brands, and the only real trick is translating an exotic label’s core values into a four-door hatchback mall-crawler.

Maserati unabashedly declares victory in that effort by calling its new Levante “the Maserati of SUVs.” And now that we’ve pounded some of northern Italy’s pavement in what is likely to be the closest thing to a Ferrari off-roader that we’ll ever get, at least for a while, we’re buying the sales pitch. The gleaming silvery trident has been thrust into the truck genre in a way that stays true to the Modenese boutique’s strongest selling points. Taking the Ghibli sedan for its guts, the Levante both improves on that vehicle and offers character that is distinct from every SUV that has preceded it. No small accomplishment, but as Maserati CEO Harald Wester says, “It should be good, we’ve been working on it for 13 years,” a reference to the original 2003 Maserati Kubang concept.
Hence, the Levante also comes standard with Q4, Maserati’s permanent all-wheel drive. A computer-controlled multiplate clutch attached to the transmission engages drive to the front axle when desired; the rear axle is always engaged. At Fiat-Chrysler’s old Balocco test track, we were pointed down a trail through the woods that included some fairly serious grades, a water trough, and a few suspension-twisting obstacles. Between the extra ground-clearance modes, the seamless forward torque transfer, a limited-slip rear diff, and some surprisingly generous ramp angles, the Levante acquitted itself as a decent mud puppy.

By: 
caranddriver.com

You must-a respect-a the speed limit,” our twinkly-eyed former F1, Indy, and Le Mans racer group leader, Domenico Schiattarella, said before we hopped into a foursome of Maserati Levantes and barreled off toward FCA’s famed Balocco proving grounds

After we whipped through a dozen roundabouts like so many eggs, I found myself parked on the Autostrada del Sole at 110 miles per hour. I say “parked” because despite our triple-digit speed, the Levante felt solid as a rock.

The big takeaway is that Maserati didn’t need to build an SUV this accomplished. Because high-riding vehicles are all the rage, anything that simply looked the part would have done fine in the showroom. Think the Camry-platform-based Lexus RX. But the Levante isn’t phoned in. Some real engineering work took place—Maserati says they logged 5 million development kilometers—and it shows in the way the Levante drives. Bewildered? Astonished? Confused? You should be, as no one thought a Maserati SUV would be any good. Turns out, the Levante’s great.

By: 
motortrend.com

The 2017 Porsche Cayenne is versatile and roomy, yet it possesses road and even track performance to satisfy enthusiasts.
The 2017 Cayenne brings the attitude, and many of the visual cues, of Porsche's sports cars to a very family-friendly, sport-utility format. The lineup is varied, with the naturally aspirated base model, the turbocharged S, the S E-Hybrid plug-in, the amped up GTS, the incredibly powerful Turbo, and the even loonier Turbo S.

Pros
Strong acceleration (all except base)
Capable handling
Lots of room for individualization
A potent, fun-to-drive hybrid

Cons
No third-row seating
Interior isn't so space-efficient
Underwhelming base model

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2017 Porsche Cayenne ranks 3 out of 22 Luxury Midsize SUVs. The Porsche Cayenne is one of the highest-rated SUVs in its class, thanks to its deft handling ability and potent available engines. The well-appointed cabin is one of the most comfortable in the class. However, the Cayenne has a high starting price that climbs much higher with the upper trims.

Pros
Strong acceleration with optional engines
Superior handling ability
Comfortable seats
Stylish, well-made interior

Cons
Hefty price tag
Below-average cargo capacity

By: 
usnews.com

The 2017 Cayenne gets Porsche's latest (PCM 4.0) touchscreen infotainment system on every trim level, improving functionality. Limited Edition Cayenne and Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum models also join the range, bringing the trim level count up to eight. The Cayenne Diesel has been discontinued due to the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal.

Pros
Truly impressive handling for a crossover SUV
Wide selection of strong engines available
Exquisite interior and build quality
Plenty of customization options

Cons
Relatively small cargo capacity for the segment
Quite a few optional features should be standard given the price tag

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
14.00mpg
14.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
19.00mpg
21.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
32
Cylinders: 
6
V
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
4.80L
Torque: 
428ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
590ft-lbs
at 2 500rpm
Horsepower: 
424hp
at 5 750rpm
570hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.40Feet
39.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
no
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
197.00in
191.10in
Width: 
77.50in
78.70in
Height: 
66.10in
67.00in
Ground Clearance: 
8.10in
10.80in
Wheel Base: 
118.30in
114.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
60.20cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7716lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
19.40cu.ft
23.60cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4649.00lbs
4927.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8 -way power driver seat
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
8 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
14 -way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Premium leather
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
14 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Sport front seats
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Leather steering wheel
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Cooled storage compartment
Heated steering wheel
Leather steering wheel
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
280 watts stero output
8 total speakers
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
USB connection
Memory card slot
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Auxiliary audio input
Speed sensitive volume control
USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Power glass sunroof
Roof rack
Variable intermittent wipers
Rear window wiper
Privacy glass
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 in
21 x 10
Wheels more: 
Null spare wheel
All season tires
Temporary spare tire
Performance tires
Null spare wheel
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
35
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
no
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
Front ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Advanced Driver Assistance Plus Package
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Rear center 3-point belt
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) w/Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Adaptive Cruise Control w/Porsche Active Safe (PAS)
Lane Change Assist
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
High pressure washers headlamps

Options

Packages: 
S Luxury Package
Climate Package
21" Sport Package
Luxury Zegna Package
20" Sport Package
Comfort Lighting Package w/Memory Package
Premium Package Plus
Smoking Package
14-Way Power Seats w/Memory Package
Exterior Options: 
Summer Tires
Kick Sensor
21" Anteo Staggered Alloy Rims
Yellow Painted Brake Calipers
Red Painted Brake Calipers
Exterior Body Color
Skid Plates in Bright Chrome
Blue Painted Brake Calipers
19" Zefiro Alloy Rims
Heated Rear Seat Bench
Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles
Cargo Rails
Mica Paint
Three Coat Painting
Metalescent Paint
Metallic Paint
Silver Painted Brake Calipers
Bright Pack
Dark Pack
20" Nereo Staggered Alloy Rims
Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlamps w/Washers
Black Painted Brake Calipers
Surround View Camera
Tinted LED Headlights
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) w/Reversing Camera
"PORSCHE" Logo and Model Designation Painted
Off-Road Underbody Protection
Sport Exhaust System in Black
Wheel Spacers, 5mm (Front and Rear)
Soft Close Doors
Roof Rails in Black including Roof Transport System
Thermally and Noise Insulated Privacy Glass
Panorama Roof System
21" Sport Classic Wheels in Platinum Satin w/Wheel Arch Extensions
21" Sport Classic Wheels in Black w/Wheel Arch Extensions
21" Cayenne SportEdition Painted Black Wheels w/Arch Extension
Running Boards
21" Cayenne SportEdition Wheels w/Wheel Arch Extensions
21" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
Summer Performance Tires for 20" Wheels
Exterior Package in Black (High-Gloss)
SportDesign Package w/Side Skirts
SportDesign Package w/out Side Skirts
21" Sport Classic Wheels in Jet Black Metallic w/Wheel Arch Extensions
Rocker Panels w/Aluminum Finish
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) w/Surround View
"PORSCHE" Logo Painted
Deletion of Model Designation
Sport Tailpipes in Black
Sport Exhaust System
Trailer Hitch w/out Tow Ball
Roof Rails in Black
Roof Rails in Aluminum Finish w/Roof Transport System
Roof Rails in Aluminum Finish
Heated Windshield w/Thermally and Noise Insulated Privacy Glass
21" Sport Classic Wheels in Exterior Color w/Wheel Arch Extensions
21" Sport Classic Wheels w/Wheel Arch Extensions
Stainless Steel Skid Plate (Front)
Stainless Steel Skid Plates (Front and Rear)
21" Cayenne SportEdition Wheels Painted in Exterior Color w/Arch Extensions
21" Cayenne SportEdition Wheels in Platinum Satin
Door Handles in Black (High-Gloss)
Wheel Arch Extensions in Black w/Side Door Protection Moldings
Air Intake Grilles Painted
20" RS Spyder Design Wheels
Fuel Cap w/Aluminum Look Finish
Exterior Mirrors Painted
Interior Options: 
Headrest Trident Stitching on Premium Leather
Wooden Steering Wheel
Beige Steering Wheel
Steel Door Sills
Smokers Kit
Chrome Trunk Sill
Upholstery w/Full Premium Leather
Wooden Heated Beige Steering Wheel
Sport Steering Wheel
Heated Sport Steering Wheel
Sport Steering Wheel w/Carbon Insert
Wooden Heated Steering Wheel
Ventilated Front Seats
Upholstery w/Full Premium Drilled Leather
Power Rear Side Sunblind
Four-Zone Climate Control
Inox Sport Foot Pedals
Steering Wheel w/Carbon
Bowers & Wilkins Surround System
Harman Kardon Sound System
Alcantara Rooflining
Steel Illuminated Door Sills
Wooden Beige Steering Wheel
Power Foot Pedals
Porsche Entry and Drive
Armrests in Deviated Leather
Air Vent Slats in Leather
Seat Centers in Deviated Leather
Soft Ruffled Seat Centers w/Leather Interior
Leather Interior Package
Soft Ruffled Seat Centers w/Natural Leather Interior
Seat Belts in Garnet Red
Seat Belts in Espresso
Seat Belts in Luxor Beige
Yachting Mahogany Interior Package including Gear Selector
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel in Yachting Mahogany
Personalized Floor Mats w/Leather Edging
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel in Alcantara
Center Console Armrest w/Model Logo
Sun Visors in Leather
Grab Handles in Leather
Front Seat Console in Leather
Cargo Management
Seat Ventilation (Front and Rear)
Power Sunblind for Rear Side Windows
Electronic Logbook
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment Plus
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards in Stainless Steel
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel in Carbon Fiber
Grab Handles in Carbon Fiber
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber
Anthracite Birch Interior Package
Yachting Mahogany Interior Package
Heated Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel in Dark Walnut
Instrument Dials in Garnet Red
Upper Dash Dial in White
Interior Package Painted
Instrument Dials in Luxor Beige
Ski Bag
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment
Connect Plus
Vehicle Key Painted w/Key Pouch in Leather
Air Vent Slats Painted
Upper Dash Dial in Garnet Red
Instrument Dials in White
Upper Dash Dial in Luxor Beige
Gear Selector in Aluminum
Natural Olive Interior Package
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel in Anthracite Birch
Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber
Brushed Aluminum Interior Package
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards in Stainless Steel
Burmester High-End Surround Sound System
4-Zone Climate Control
Seat Ventilation (Front)
Door Lever Surround in Leather
Fire Extinguisher
Rear-view Mirror in Leather
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment Leather
Center Console Armrest w/Porsche Crest
Personalized Loadspace Mat w/Leather Edging
Dark Walnut Interior Package including Gear Selector
Anthracite Birch Interior Package including Gear Selector
Natural Olive Interior Package including Gear Selector
Dark Walnut Interior Package
Seat Belts in Cohiba Brown
Seat Belts in Saddle Brown
Seat Belts in Agate Grey
Interior Package Black High-Gloss
Extended Leather Interior Package, Dashboard Trim in Leather
Deviated Stitching Interior Package
Air Vents in Leather
Steering Column Casing in Leather
Seats w/Deviated Stitching

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Cuoio, premium leather
#9E5B2D
Cuoio/Grigio, premium leather/cloth
#4C4B4C
Marrone w/Rosso Stitching, premium leather
#4A464A
Nero w/Cuoio Stitching, premium leather
#000000
Nero w/Grigio Stitching, premium leather
#0B0B0B
Nero/Grigio, premium leather/cloth
#1D1D1D
Rosso w/Nero Stitching, premium leather
#873240
Rosso/Grigio, premium leather/cloth
#4C4B4C
Sabbia, premium leather
#BBB9A7
Color: 
Agate Grey, leather
#4A4035
Black, leather
#1D1D1D
Black/Cohiba Brown, leather
#573E32
Black/Cream, leather
#A49E93
Black/Garnet Red, leather
#964348
Black/Saddle Brown, leather
#3C332B
Espresso, premium leather
#1C1916
Espresso/Cognac, premium leather
#977756
Luxor Beige, leather
#A08560
Saddle Brown, leather
#4F463E
Saddle Brown/Cream, leather
#8E887D
Saddle Brown/Luxor Beige, leather
#554C44