Comparison - Porsche Macan GTS 2021 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 450 4MATIC 2020

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Also called:

M-Class

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Average Price: 
$
72,100
Updated: 
19 Feb 2020
$
61,150
Updated: 
14 May 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2020
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
19.80gals
22.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Chalk
#C7C7BF
Carmine Red
#990033
Miami Blue
#007880
Mahogany Metallic
#330000
Black
#000000
Volcano Gray Metalllic
#252625
Jet Black Metallic
#000000
White
#EFEFEF
Mamba Green Metallic
#408848
Carrara White Metallic
#EFF5F9
Dolomite Silver Metallic
#C3CDD3
Night Blue Metallic
#1D2738
Sapphire Blue Metallic
#000000
Color: 
Brilliant Blue Metallic
#0f0f96
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Polar White
#e1e0de
Black
#000000
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#a02c32
designo Diamond White Metallic
#ede4d7
Iridium Silver Metallic
#adb1b2
Lunar Blue Metallic
#18294b
Mojave Silver Metallic
#999594
Emerald Green Metallic
#445044
Selenite Grey Metallic
#74849f

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2021 Porsche Macan is unranked in Luxury Compact SUVs due to missing safety data. Currently, the Porsche Macan's overall score is not available, though its Critics' Rating, Performance score, and Interior score are based on our evaluation of 42 pieces of research and data.

Pros
Exceptional handling and ride
Muscular engine lineup
Quality cabin materials
Intuitive touch screen

Cons
High base price for the class
Snug rear seats and undersized cargo area

By: 
usnews.com

For 2021, Wireless Apple CarPlay is now standard.

Pros
Quick acceleration regardless of engine choice
Most athletic and engaging SUV in the class
Surprisingly comfortable and composed ride
Easy to customize thanks to a long list of options

Cons
Less rear legroom and cargo capacity than many competitors
Options and packages boost the price quickly
Four-cylinder engine is much thirstier than those in rivals

By: 
edmunds.com

A natural athlete, the Porsche Macan is the standard-bearer for sporty small SUVs and it’s priced to match

Pros
Great handling
Fantastic ride
Powerful V-6 engines
Quality feel inside and out
Tons of options

Cons
Expensive with options
Cramped rear quarters
Button overload inside
Base engine doesn’t match expectations
Light on standard safety gear

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class delivers no-compromise crossover SUV comfort and luxury.

Pros
Sublime interior
Comfortable ride
Strong engines
Luxurious options list

Cons
Price will climb fast
More wind and road noise than expected
Where's the AMG?
Tight third row

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class comes with all wheel drive, and rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.The GLE has been fully redesigned for 2020.Part of the second GLE generation introduced for 2020.

Pros
Attractive, roomy and upscale cabin
MBUX infotainment system is an industry leader
GLE 450's optional E-Active suspension provides impressive handling stability
Excellent outward visibility

Cons
Options quickly drive the price up
Midgrade Airmatic suspension feels too floaty
Transmission shifts are more pronounced than we'd like

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class ranked #2 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 9 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
State-of-the-art infotainment and safety technology
Cabin is opulent, serene, and spacious
Vibrant powertrains
Comfortable, balanced handling

Cons
Infotainment system can be distracting to use

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Combined - 19
Fuel Economy City USA: 
17.00mpg
19.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
22.00mpg
24.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
6
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.90L
3.00L
Torque: 
383ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
369ft-lbs
at 1 600rpm
Horsepower: 
375hp
at 5 200rpm
362hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.30Feet
39.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
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: 
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: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
driver assisted parking assist
leather steering wheel
keyless ignition
turn signal in mirrors
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
184.50in
194.30in
Width: 
76.20in
76.70in
Height: 
63.30in
70.70in
Ground Clearance: 
7.40in
Front Track: 
64.90in
65.60in
Rear Track: 
65.20in
Wheel Base: 
110.60in
117.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.50
Rear Head Room: 
39.60
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
Rear leg room: 
40.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
52.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
4409lbs
7700lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.60cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4370.00lbs
4991.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
descent control
Center limited slip differential
electronic hi-lo gear selection

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
hands-free entry
Heated mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Leather/Alcantara
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Sport Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
10 -way power passenger seat
bucket front seats
height adjustable passenger seat
multi-level heating driver seat
leatherette
10 -way power driver seat
height adjustable driver seat
multi-level heating passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Fully independent double wishbone suspension
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Self-tracking trapezoidal-link 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: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Memory Card Slot
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
10 Total Speakers
USB Connection
150 Watts Stereo Output
USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 X 10.0 In.
19 x 8.0 in.
Wheels more: 
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
inside mounted spare tire
temporary spare tire
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
255.00millimeters
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: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Ventilated front 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
no
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: 
Cornering Lights
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Self-Leveling Headlights
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
LED Headlamp
Adaptive Headlights
4-Wheel ABS
Turn signal mirrors
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear height adjustable headrests
remote anti-theft alarm system
blind spot warning accident avoidance system
pre-collision safety system
brake drying
emergency braking preparation
Rear center 3-point belt
post-collision safety system
LED headlamp

Options

Packages: 
Interior Package W/Deviated Stitching And Deviated Seat Centers
Deviated Stitching Interior Package
Sport Chrono Package
Premium Package Plus
Advanced Lighting Package
AMG Line Interior
ENERGIZING Package Plus
Driver Assistance Package PLUS
MBUX Technology Package
Warmth and Comfort Package
AMG Line Exterior
Premium Package
AIR-BALANCE Package
Acoustic Comfort Package
3rd Row Seat Package
Parking Assistance Package
AMG Line w/Night Package
Exterior Options: 
LED-Matrix Design Headlights In Black W/Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+)
Thermally & Noise Insulated Glass
21" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
21" Sport Classic Wheels In Satin Platinum
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Exterior Color
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Jet Black Metallic
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In High Gloss Black
21" Sport Classic Wheels In High Gloss Black
21" RS Spyder Design Wheels
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Satin Platinum
21" Sport Classic Wheels
21" Sport Classic Wheels In Exterior Color
Panoramic Roof System
"PORSCHE" Logo In Satin Black And Model Designation Painted
Model Designation On Doors In Silver
"PORSCHE" Logo In Black And Deletion Of Model Designation
Summer Tires For 20" Alloy Wheels
Trailer Hitch W/O Tow Ball
Side Blades In Brilliant Silver
Side Blades In Carbon Fiber
Side Blades In Exterior Color
Model Designation On Doors In Red
Model Designation On Doors In Aurum
Under Door Puddle Light Projectors
SportDesign Exterior Mirrors In High Gloss Black
SportDesign Side Mirrors
Door Handles In High Gloss Black
Roof Rails In High Gloss Black
"PORSCHE" Logo In Satin Black And Model Designation In High Gloss Black
SportDesign Package In High Gloss Black
Fuel Cap In Aluminum Look Finish
Auto-Dimming Mirrors
Porsche Entry & Drive
21" AMG Multispoke Wheels w/Black Accents
21" Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
19" Multispoke Wheels Black
21" AMG Multispoke Wheels
Illuminated Running Boards
Wheel Locking Bolts - Silver
Soft Close Doors
20" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
Load Sill Protector
Illuminated Star
Wheel Locking Bolts - Black
Panorama Sliding Sunroof
Trailer Hitch
Roof Spoiler
20" Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
20" AMG 5-Spoke Wheels w/Black Accents
Surround View System
Black Side Cladding
Chrome Door Handle Inserts
Interior Options: 
18-Way Adaptive Sport Seats W/Memory Package
Instrument Dials In Garnet Red
Deviated Leather Seat Centers
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In Garnet Red
Ionizer
Fire Extinguisher
Interior Trim Painted In Exterior Color
Smoking Package
Heated Windshield
Interior Trim In High Gloss Black
14-Way Power Seats W/Memory Package
Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Black Brushed Aluminum, Illuminated
Extended Dashboard Trim In Leather
Seat Console In Leather
Sun Visors In Leather
Interior Trim In Deviated Leather
Steering Column Casing In Leather
Reversible Loadspace Mat W/Deviated Leather Edging And Sill Protection
Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Deviated Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Air Vent Slats In Leather
Seat Belts In Garnet Red
Seat Heating (Front And Rear)
Instrument Dials In Mojave Beige
Seat Ventilation (Front)
Seat Belts In Agate Grey
Seat Belts In Mojave Beige
Seat Belts In Pebble Grey
Seat Belts In Espresso
Vehicle Key Painted W/Key Pouch In Leather
Interior Trim In Carbon Fiber
Instrument Dials In White
Personalized Carbon Fiber Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Interior Trim In Brushed Aluminum
Door-Sill Guards In Black Brushed Aluminum, Illuminated
Porsche Crest On Headrests (Front And Rear)
Owner's Manual Wallet In Leather
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Owner's Manual Wallet In Carbon Fiber
Heated Multifunction GT Sport Steering Wheel In Alcantara
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In White
Roof Lining In Alcantara
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In Mojave Beige
Center Console Armrest W/Porsche Crest
Gear Selector In Aluminum
Compass Display On Dashboard W/Porsche Off-Road Precision App
Center Console Armrest W/Model Logo
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Dark Walnut
Interior Trim In Anthracite Chestnut W/Aluminum Inlay
Interior Trim In Dark Walnut
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Carbon Fiber
Bose Surround Sound System
Steering Wheel Heating
Burmester High-End Surround Sound System
Smartphone Compartment
Cargo Management System
Sunblind For Rear Side Windows
Air Vent Slats Painted
Heated Multifunction GT Sport Steering Wheel
Seat Belts In Chalk
Central Tachometer In Carmine Red
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Anthracite Chestnut
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
Front Passenger Seat Memory
Headliner DINAMICA Black
Heated 2nd Row Seats
Active Multicontour Front Seats with Massage Feature
Heated/Cooled Front Cup Holders
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System
Power 2nd Row Side-Window Sunshades
Topstitched Nappa Leather Upper Dash and Door Trim
Heated Steering Wheel
MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
Topstitched MB-Tex Upper Dash and Door Trim

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black w/Chalk Stitching, leather
#000000
Black w/Carmine Red Stitching, leather
#000000
Black w/Chalk Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
#000000
Black, leather/sueded microfiber
#000000
Black w/Carmine Red, leather/sueded microfiber
#000000
Black, leather
#000000
Black/Garnet Red, leather
#993333
Agate Grey, leather
#333333
Black/Mojave Beige, leather
#C3A886
Agate Grey/Pebble Grey, leather
#333333
Espresso, premium leather
#FFFFFF
Color: 
Black Nappa, premium leather
#12151d
Black/White Nappa, premium leather
#151820
Black/Tartufo, leather
#151820
Black w/DINAMICA, leatherette/suede
#333942
Black/Magma Grey Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#1b1f27
Macchiato/Magma Grey, leather
#151820
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leather
#aca4a0
Espresso Brown/Magma Grey, leather
#40352e
Black, leather
#12151d
Black, leatherette
#12151d
Espresso Brown, leatherette
#3c312b
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leatherette
#aca4a0