| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Porsche Cayenne | Mercedes-Benz GLA | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6000 516 lb-ft@2250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 106.3 in | 7.7 in |
| Length | 190.8 in | 173.9 in | 16.9 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 71.0 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 60.0 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4784 lb. | 3457 lb. | 1327 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.4 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 7.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.9 in | -41.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | -38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.9 in | -33.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | -75.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 |
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA.