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Mercedes GLE vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Porsche Panamera?

Mercedes GLE vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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  • clearly more trunk space
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Porsche Panamera

  • noticeably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Porsche Panamera is noticeably cheaper – starting at 99,800 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,715 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Panamera offers marginally more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 5 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Panamera offers somewhat more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 634 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers slightly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes GLE offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Panamera is noticeably lighter – 1,960 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more boot space – 655 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 161 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries moderately more – 675 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 97 km
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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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I just love Benz cars

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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
86 - 284 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
-
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
457 - 634 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

The Mercedes GLE is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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