Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Porsche Cayenne 9PA?

1990–2018 vs 2002–2010 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: G-Klasa W463 4,737 mm, Cayenne 9PA 4,798 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: G-Klasa W463 640 l, Cayenne 9PA 540 l.
Lowest consumption: G-Klasa W463 11.2 l/100 km, Cayenne 9PA 9.3 l/100 km.
Power: G-Klasa W463 83–450 kW, Cayenne 9PA 176–331 kW.
Standard equipment: G-Klasa W463 30 items (Standard), Cayenne 9PA 33 items (Cayenne).
On Autodrom: G-Klasa W463 from €18,950 (1 listing); no Cayenne 9PA is listed right now.

Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4631990–2018 · 14 engines · Standard, designo, Edition 35, Exclusive EditionSpecifications →1 listing from €18,950 →

Porsche Cayenne 9PA2002–2010 · 4 engines · Cayenne, S, TurboSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4631990–20181 listing · from €18,950	Porsche Cayenne 9PA2002–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,658 mm–4,737 mm	Length4,782 mm–4,798 mm
Width	Width1,760 mm	Width1,928 mm
Height	Height1,931 mm–1,951 mm	Height1,699 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,855 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance205 mm–210 mm	Ground clearance217 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l–640 l	Trunk volume540 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,200 kg–2,660 kg	Curb weight2,160 kg–2,355 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank96 l	Fuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1990–2018	Production years2002–2010
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines4
Power	Power83–450 kW (113–612 hp)	Power176–331 kW (239–450 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.7–6.0	Displacement (l)3.0–4.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · G 350 BlueTEC	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · Diesel 3.0
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · G 65 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · Turbo 4.5
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed266 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Cayenne
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Standard	Items in the base trim33 · Cayenne
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · designo	Items in the top trim43 · Turbo
Equipment · Comfort7 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety4 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior7 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox—
Differential Lock	Differential Lock✓	Differential Lock—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€18,950	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Porsche Cayenne 9PA?

Length: Porsche Cayenne 9PA 4,798 mm, Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 4,737 mm (a 61 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,855 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 540 vs 640 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Porsche Cayenne 9PA?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 uses 11.2 l/100 km (G 350 BlueTEC); the most frugal Porsche Cayenne 9PA 9.3 l/100 km (Diesel 3.0).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Porsche Cayenne 9PA?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 makes 450 kW (612 hp) (G 65 AMG); the strongest Porsche Cayenne 9PA 331 kW (450 hp) (Turbo 4.5).

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