Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 63 AMG 2018 - vs - Porsche Cayenne turbo 2016

General

Other Names:

Also called:

GL-Class

Also called:

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Average Price: 
125,300
Updated: 
22 Mar 2018
61,480
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2016
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
7-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
26.40gals
26.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#000000
Dakota Brown Metallic
#403524
Diamond Silver Metallic
#C5CDD2
Iridium Silver Metallic
#ADB1B2
Lunar Blue Metallic
#18294B
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Palladium Silver Metallic
#888785
Polar White
#E1E0DE
Steel Grey Metallic
#6A7575
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#A02C32
designo Diamond White Metallic
#EDE4D7
Color: 
Black
#000000
Carmine Red
#810A0D
Carrara White Metallic
#DCDCDC
Jet Black Metallic
#0A0A0A
Mahogany Metallic
#241B19
Meteor Grey Metallic
#4C4C4C
Moonlight Blue Metallic
#1C1F28
Palladium Metallic
#736B65
Peridot Metallic
#B6C75B
Rhodium Silver Metallic
#7D7F81
Umber Metallic
#453935
White
#D0D4D5

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Most buyers will be well-served by the GLS 450. It delivers solid performance along with its luxurious cabin, plus it leaves room for customization with numerous options packages.

PROS
Spacious third-row seat can accommodate adults
Ample acceleration with any powertrain choice
Quiet cabin with luxurious trim
Available off-road package gives it true capability in the dirt

CONS
Many desirable features don't come standard
Large price jump from GLS 450 to GLS 550

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS takes an old-school tack to modern-SUV design, and it works.

Pros
Lots of room
Lots of flexibility
Big luxury SUV panache
Lots of safety technology on tap
AMG–no, really

Cons
Dated switchgear
COMAND is cumbersome
Diesel’s been deleted

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class ranked #2 in Luxury Large SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a score of 8.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 38 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Powerful engines
Fuel-efficient V6
Handsome, spacious cabin
Smooth ride

Cons
Fewer standard features than some rivals

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
13.00mpg
14.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
18.00mpg
21.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
32
Cylinders: 
8
V
8
v
Engine Size/Displacement: 
5.50L
4.80L
Torque: 
561ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
553ft-lbs
at 2 250rpm
Horsepower: 
577hp
at 5 500rpm
540hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.70Feet
39.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission controls and audio controls
More in Convenience: 
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Roadside Assistance*
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Manual rear seat easy entry
Self-Leveling Headlights
Keyless Ignition
Sun Sensor
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Driver Assisted Parking Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
203.20in
191.00in
Width: 
84.30in
78.70in
Height: 
72.80in
67.40in
Ground Clearance: 
8.50in
8.50in
Front Track: 
64.70in
Rear Track: 
65.20in
Wheel Base: 
121.10in
114.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.20
Rear Head Room: 
40.00
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
Rear leg room: 
38.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
93.80cu.ft
62.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7500lbs
7716lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.00cu.ft
23.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
26.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
24.50degrees
Curb Weight: 
5754.00lbs
4817.00lbs

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: 
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Remote keyless power door locks
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Hands-Free Entry
4 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
10 -way power driver seat
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Leatherette
10-Way Power Passenger Seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Massaging
Premium Leather
14 -way power passenger seat
14 -way power driver seat
Height adjustable passenger sea
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
Bucket front seats
Sport front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Power folding split-bench third row seats
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
Multi-Level Heating
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
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: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Cooled storage compartment
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Leather steering wheel

Entertainment

DVD player: 
yes
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
yes
no
More Entertainment: 
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
USB connection
Memory card slot
1 Subwoofer(S)
14 Total Speakers
830 Watts Stereo Output
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Stereo System
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
Surround Audio (Discrete)
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
14 total speakers
585 watts stereo output
Speed sensitive volume control
Auxiliary audio input
USB connection
Radio data system
Bose premium brand stereo system
Bose premium brand speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Remote sunroof operation
Privacy glass
Power glass sunroof
Roof rack
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Privacy glass
Intermittent rear wiper
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 X 10-In.
18 x 8.0
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Null spare wheel
All season tires
Inside mounted spare tire
Tire repair kit
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Performance tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
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: 
yes
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: 
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Post-collision safety system
Brake drying
Pre-collision safety system
Emergency Braking Preparation
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Turn signal mirrors
Rear Side Air Bags (SPC)
Emergency Service*
Vehicle Alarm notification*
LED Headlamp
Adaptive Headlights
Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Cornering Lights
Self-Leveling Headlights
2 Front Headrests
3 Rear Headrests
4-Wheel ABS
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Lane Change Assist
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) w/Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Adaptive Cruise Control w/Porsche Active Safe (PAS)
LED headlamp

Options

Packages: 
Accessory Chrome Package
Appearance Package
AMG Night Package
Light Comfort Package
Comfort Lighting Package w/Memory Package
Extended Interior Package Plus
Premium Package Plus
Smoking Package
Premium Package
Driver Memory Package
Infotainment Package
18-Way Adaptive Sport Seats w/Memory Package
14-Way Power Seats w/Memory Package
Exterior Options: 
Wheel Locks
Trailer Hitch (Class IV)
22" AMG Multi-Spoke Black Alloy Wheels
21" AMG Twin Cross Spoke Black Alloy Wheels
22" AMG Multi-Spoke Bicolor Alloy Wheels
Wheel Arch Extensions in Black w/Side Door Protection Moldings
Stainless Steel Skid Plate (Front)
21" Cayenne SportEdition Painted Black Wheels w/Arch Extension
21" Cayenne SportEdition Wheels Painted w/Arch Extension
21" Cayenne SportEdition Wheels w/Wheel Arch Extensions
Rocker Panels w/Aluminum Finish
Running Boards
21" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
21" Cayenne SportEdition Wheels in Platinum Satin
20" RS Spyder Design Wheels
20" Cayenne SportDesign II Wheels
Fuel Cap w/Aluminum Look Finish
Exterior Package in Black (High-Gloss)
Roof Rails in Black including Roof Transport System
Roof Rails in Black
Roof Rails in Aluminum Finish w/Roof Transport System
Roof Rails in Aluminum Finish
Deletion of Model Designation
Off-Road Underbody Protection
Summer Performance Tires for 18" Wheels
Summer Performance Tires for 20" Wheels
Summer Performance Tires for 19" Wheels
Wheel Spacers, 5mm (Front and Rear)
Wheel Center Caps w/Colored Porsche Crest
Bi-Xenon Headlights w/Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
LED Headlights w/Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
Stainless Steel Skid Plates (Front and Rear)
18" Cayenne S Wheels
19" Cayenne Design II Wheels
Trailer Hitch w/out Tow Ball
19" Cayenne Turbo Wheels
20" RS Spyder Design Wheels
Electric Slide/Tilt Moonroof
Panorama Roof System
Automatically Dimming Mirrors w/Memory Package
Automatically Dimming Mirrors
Thermally and Noise Insulated Privacy Glass
ParkAssist (Front and Rear)
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) w/Reversing Camera
Wheel Spacers, 17mm (Rear)
Soft Close Doors
Interior Options: 
Heated Steering Wheel
Heated & Cooled Front Cup Holders
Air Ionization With Air Filter
Accessory Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment
Rear Seat Entertainment Pre-Wiring
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
Power EASY-ENTRY Feature For 2nd-Row Seats
2nd Row Side-Window Sunshades
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
AMG Nappa/DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel
2nd Row Seat Pass-Thru
Grab Handles in Anthracite Birch
Yachting Mahogany Interior Package including Gear Selector
Yachting Mahogany Interior Package
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel in Yachting Mahogany
Anthracite Birch Interior Package
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel in Anthracite Birch
Natural Olive Interior Package including Gear Selector
Heated Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel in Dark Walnut
Dark Walnut Interior Package
Grab Handles in Dark Walnut
Grab Handles in Natural Olive
Anthracite Birch Interior Package including Gear Selector
Natural Olive Interior Package
Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber
Rooflining in Alcantara
Voice Control
Telephone Module
Carbon Interior Package including Gear Selector
Carbon Interior Package
Grab Handles in Yachting Mahogany
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel in Carbon Fiber
Grab Handles in Carbon Fiber
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber
Porsche Car Connect
Compass Display on Instrument Panel
Wireless Internet Access
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment (PRSE)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio w/HD Radio Receiver
Gear Selector in Aluminum
Brushed Aluminum Interior Package
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards in Stainless Steel
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards in Stainless Steel
Dark Walnut Interior Package including Gear Selector
6-Disc CD/DVD Changer
Center Console Armrest w/Porsche Crest
Personalized Floor Mats w/Leather Edging
Center Console Armrest w/Model Logo
Online Services
Key Pouch in Leather
Personalized Loadspace Mat w/Leather Edging
Front Seat Console in Leather
Grab Handles in Leather
Sun Visors in Leather
Rear-view Mirror in Leather
Porsche Crest on Headrests (Front and Rear)
Porsche Crest on Headrests (Front)
Door Lever Surround in Leather
Air Vent Slats in Leather
Steering Column Casing in Leather
Power Sunblind for Rear Side Windows
Ski Bag
Fire Extinguisher
Cargo Management
Interior Package Painted
Air Vent Slats Painted
Compass Dial in White
Compass Dial in Luxor Beige
Instrument Dials in Luxor Beige
Instrument Dials in White
Vehicle Key Painted
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) Surround Painted in Exterior Color
Seat Belts in Cognac
Seat Belts in Agate Grey
Sport Chrono Clock in Luxor Beige
Seat Belts in Luxor Beige
Sport Chrono Clock in White
Seat Heating (Front)
Seat Heating (Front and Rear)
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel
Seat Ventilation (Front)
Sport Chrono Package
Telephone Module w/Cordless Handset
Burmester High-End Surround Sound System
Bose Surround Sound System
Upper Dash Dial in Garnet Red
Upper Dash Dial in White
Upper Dash Dial in Luxor Beige
Seat Belts in Saddle Brown
Seat Belts in Garnet Red
Seat Belts in Espresso
Soft Ruffled Seat Centers w/Standard Interior
Soft Ruffled Seat Centers w/Leather Interior
Leather Interior Package
Soft Ruffled Seat Centers w/Natural Leather Interior
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) Display Surround in Leather
Extended Leather Interior Package, Dashboard Trim in Leather
Armrests in Deviated Leather
Air Vents in Leather
Deviated Stitching Interior Package
Seats w/Deviated Stitching
Seat Centers in Deviated Leather
Porsche Entry and Drive

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leather
#131313
Black, leatherette
#131313
Crystal Grey/Black, leather
#A3A1A0
Espresso Brown, leatherette
#483F3D
Ginger Beige/Black, leather
#9E8B7C
Ginger Beige/Black, leatherette
#B6A598
Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, leather
#BBA899
Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, leatherette
#9E8B7C
Saddle Brown/Black, leather
#936555
designo Espresso Brown Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#534A48
designo Porcelain/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#C4BDB9
Color: 
Agate Grey, leather
#50463B
Black, leather
#131313
Black/Cohiba Brown, leather
#4C3327
Black/Cream, leather
#AEA89D
Black/Garnet Red, leather
#7B282D
Black/Saddle Brown, leather
#433A32
Espresso, premium leather
#1C1916
Espresso/Cognac, premium leather
#8D6D4C
Luxor Beige, leather
#A08560
Saddle Brown, leather
#4C433B
Saddle Brown/Cream, leather
#A8A297
Saddle Brown/Luxor Beige, leather
#524941