Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse (2010 – 2013) vs Porsche Cayenne (2010 – 2015): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 300 hp. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 9.9 L/100 km. The Porsche Cayenne is the lighter car, from 2,070 kg against 2,130 kg. At 4,920 mm, the Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse is 74 mm longer than the Porsche Cayenne.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
R-Klasse
2010 – 2013
|
Porsche
Cayenne
2010 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2010 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 190 – 306 hp | 299 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 620 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 9.6 s | 7.5 – 7.8 s |
| Top speed | 214 – 245 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 11.8 L/100 km | 9.9 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,920 mm | 4,846 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,704 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,979 mm | 2,896 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,130 – 2,250 kg | 2,070 – 2,105 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.