Porsche Cayenne Porsche Cayenne 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,245

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $18,380

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelCayenneGL
TrimDieselGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,300 $58,200
Satellite radio 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 720
Wood trim 1,340  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Compass 270  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980  
Roof rails 1,190  
Class IV trailer hitch 650 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 1,850
Running boards 1,550 650
Heated second row seats 525  
Proximity key 890  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 640  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655  
Roof rack 1,475  
Premium Package 5,690  
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Premium II Package   8,650
Heating Package   820
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   750
Roof rack crossbars   300
Satellite radio 638  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Wood trim 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Compass 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0  
Roof rails 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0 493
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 530
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 1,720
Running boards 0 604
Heated second row seats 0  
Proximity key 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Roof rack 0  
Premium Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Premium II Package   8,044
Heating Package   763
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Adaptive dampers - electrical   698
Roof rack crossbars   279
Options (change) 28,330 15,970
Options (change) 1,144 14,852
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $91,625 $73,245

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Porsche Cayenne dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz GL dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,584
Model Year20162009
ModelCayenneGL
TrimDieselGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/50-20
Total Price$91,625$73,245
Adjustments for Features0-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,625$72,890

Return to top

Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20162009
ModelCayenneGL
TrimDieselGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Air compressor$35 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,115$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-330

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20162009
ModelCayenneGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in121.1 in
Length191.1 in200.6 in
Width78.7 in76.0 in
Height67.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,652 lb.5,313 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft383.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested310084%
Total Not Requested60016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested394072%
Total Not Requested154028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Porsche models.