Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

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.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC stands out with panoramic roof — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, 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 GLC gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather.

Drivetrain

The Mercedes-Benz GLC uses a Petrol producing 150kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 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 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Mercedes-Benz GLC measures 4,716mm long on a 2,888mm wheelbase, 269mm 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 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 181L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC turns in a 11.9 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 GLC costs about $2,138 a year (7.5 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 GLC) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz GLC: the lower starting price ($89,900 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 150kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 600L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Verdict

Level: here's what splits them

The Mercedes-Benz GLC (62) and Porsche Cayenne Electric (60) are too close to call on the figures we hold. What splits them: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 38 points), value (Mercedes-Benz GLC ahead by 16 points). Boot space with the seats up: 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Mercedes-Benz GLC, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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