Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz G-Class a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class stands out with Burmester audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets nappa leather upholstery while the Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and 2-zone in the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

Drivetrain

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class uses a Diesel producing 270kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 270kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class measures 4,825mm long on a 2,890mm wheelbase, 160mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 301L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class turns in a 13.0 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs about $2,480 a year (8.7 L/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz G-Class) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class: the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: the lower starting price ($167,800 against $214,900), more power (325kW against 270kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 480L).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz G-Class scores higher, 65 vs 60

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class scores 65 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 10 points), reliability (Mercedes-Benz G-Class ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 480L in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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