mercedes benz r class vs porsche cayenne
2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R 350 4MATIC
2024 Porsche Cayenne AWD
632112
632932
$52,690
Starting Price (MSRP)
$79,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model R-Class | Sub-Model Cayenne |
| Make Mercedes-Benz | Make Porsche |
| Model R-Class | Model Cayenne |
| Model Year 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Model Year 2024 Porsche Cayenne |
| Year 2012 | Year 2024 |
| MSRP $52,690 | MSRP $79,200 |
| Engine 3.5L V6 Gas | Engine 3.0L Turbo V6 Gas |
| Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 7-Speed Automatic | Transmission 8-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 302 hp | Horsepower 348 hp |
| Torque 273 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | Torque 368 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
| City 16 MPG | City 17 MPG |
| Highway 21 MPG | Highway 23 MPG |
| Combined 18 MPG | Combined 19 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 21.1 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 23.7 gallons |
| Cruising Range City 337.6 miles | Cruising Range City 402.9 miles |
| Cruising Range Highway 443.1 miles | Cruising Range Highway 545.1 miles |
| Steering Type Pwr Rack-&-Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter 41 ft | Turning Diameter 40 ft |
| Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Independent | Front Suspension N/A |
| Rear Suspension Multi-Link | Rear Suspension N/A |
| Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Optional |
| Navigation System Standard | Navigation System Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Optional | Power Liftgate Standard |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available | Adaptive Cruise Control Optional |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Optional |
| Climate Control Standard | Climate Control Standard |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Optional |
| Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Standard |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Optional | Heated Front Seat(s) Standard |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Optional |
| Heated Steering Wheel Optional | Heated Steering Wheel Optional |
| Keyless Start Optional | Keyless Start Standard |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Standard | Multi-Zone A/C Standard |
| Rear A/C Optional | Rear A/C Optional |
| Power Driver Seat Standard | Power Driver Seat Optional |
| Power Passenger Seat Standard | Power Passenger Seat Optional |
| Remote Engine Start Not Available | Remote Engine Start Not Available |
| Remote Trunk Release Optional | Remote Trunk Release Standard |
| Seat Memory Optional | Seat Memory Standard |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Optional |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Standard | Universal Garage Door Opener Standard |
| Telematics Optional | Telematics Not Available |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Not Available | Cloth Seats Not Available |
| Leather Seats Optional | Leather Seats Standard |
| Leather Steering Wheel Standard | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Standard | Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard | Woodgrain Interior Trim Optional |
| Sun/Moonroof Standard | Sun/Moonroof Optional |
| HD Radio Standard | HD Radio Standard |
| Satellite Radio Standard | Satellite Radio Standard |
| MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Standard | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Optional | Premium Sound System Optional |
| Entertainment System Optional | Entertainment System Optional |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard |
| Smart Device Integration Optional | Smart Device Integration Standard |
| WiFi Hotspot Not Available | WiFi Hotspot Standard |
| Seating Capacity 6 seater | Seating Capacity 5 seater |
| Curb Weight 5,622 lbs | Curb Weight 4,678 lbs |
| Ground Clearance 5.8 in | Ground Clearance N/A |
| Wheelbase 126.6 in | Wheelbase 114 in |
| Front Wheel Size 19" x 8.0" | Front Wheel Size 20" x 9" |
| Rear Wheel Size 19" x 8.0" | Rear Wheel Size 20" x 10.5" |
| Front Tire P255/50R19 | Front Tire P255/55YR20 |
| Rear Tire P255/50R19 | Rear Tire P295/45YR20 |
| Front Width 65.5 in | Front Width N/A |
| Max Width 85.4 in | Max Width 78.1 in |
| Height 65.4 in | Height 66.8 in |
| Length 203.1 in | Length 194.1 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 39.8 in | Front Seat Headroom N/A |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 60.3 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room N/A |
| Front Seat Leg Room 39.8 in | Front Seat Leg Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Headroom 40.4 in | Rear Seat Headroom N/A |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 59.6 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 36.2 in | Rear Seat Leg Room N/A |
| Third Row Headroom 37.2 in | Third Row Headroom N/A |
| Third Row Shoulder Room 52.8 in | Third Row Shoulder Room N/A |
| Third Row Leg Room 32.4 in | Third Row Leg Room N/A |
| Maximum Towing Capacity N/A | Maximum Towing Capacity 7,700 lbs |