Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Porsche Macan

The Mercedes-Benz GLE starts from $128,900 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Macan opens at $129,800. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLE the more affordable entry point by $900.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $141,790 and $142,780 respectively.

The Porsche Macan qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mercedes-Benz GLE, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE stands out with panoramic roof and Burmester audio that you will not find on the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with ventilated seats and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz GLE gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Porsche Macan offers leather.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE uses a Diesel producing 198kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Porsche Macan responds with a Electric making 265kW and 563Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds.

The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 265kW vs 198kW. In the real-world sprint, the Porsche Macan is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE measures 4,924mm long on a 2,995mm wheelbase, 140mm longer than the Porsche Macan at 4,784mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLE generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 630L in the Mercedes-Benz GLE and 510L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLE a 120L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz GLE seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLE leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLE) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Macan). The Mercedes-Benz GLE has longer coverage.