What new luxury SUV has the soul of a sports car? There could only be one answer: the 2025 Porsche Cayenne.
When the first-generation Cayenne was released, it did what no other vehicle had ever done -- fuse the world of high-performance cars with the utility, elegance and practicality of an upscale SUV. That balance of luxury, sport, comfort and usability has made the Cayenne not only one of the best-selling Porsche models to date, but also one of the most compelling SUVs for sale from any premium automaker. The new 2025 Cayenne shows no signs of giving up this enviable market position to its competition.
Of course, that doesn't mean that there are no Cayenne competitors. In fact, there are several, including the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE. This is another go-fast SUV that tries -- and fails -- to be as well-rounded and fun to drive as the famed Porsche. A quick look at our 2025 Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE comparison showcases how much less of a performance luxury SUV the GLE is compared to its rival. Learn more at Porsche Hartford today.
Compare 2025 Porsche CayenneSpecs & Engine Options
Performance is where the 2025 Porsche Cayenne truly shines. Its turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 boasts 348 horsepower, making the four-cylinder GLE look paltry by comparison. How could a base GLE 350 compare, when it only has 255 horsepower to its credit?
On the other end of the spectrum is the most powerful and fastest Cayenne, known as the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid. A tech marvel tucked into an SUV wrapper, this flagship trim puts out a supercar-worthy 729 horsepower and can do 0-60 mph in a blazingly quick 3.5 seconds. The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLE, the Mercedes-AMG® 63 S trim, is down over 100 horsepower in comparison. Naturally, it's not as quick to 60 mph, either. In a drag race, just like in this head-to-head showdown, the Porsche Cayenne would walk away with an easy win.
Winner: 2025 Porsche Cayenne
2025 Porsche Cayenne
- Standard Engine: Turbocharged 3.0-liter V6
- Standard Horsepower: 348
- Hybrid Engine: Available
- Max Horsepower: 729
- 0-60 mph (sec.): 3.5
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE
- Standard Engine: Turbocharged 2.0-liter I4
- Standard Horsepower: 255
- Hybrid Engine: Available
- Max Horsepower: 603
- 0-60 mph (sec.): 3.7
Compare 2025 Porsche CayenneInterior Features
Porsche is known for its beautifully tailored vehicle interiors, and the Cayenne cabin is no exception, outfitted to the nines with the latest in comfort and technology features. The new 2025 Cayenne models up the ante even further with newly standard soft-close doors -- which you'll have to pay extra for on a GLE -- and a Surround View Camera. And certain available options on the Cayenne have no peer whatsoever on the GLE options list, including the available 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen display that allows those riding shotgun to more easily access certain infotainment features.
Perhaps the best-known option on the Cayenne order sheet, though, is the famed Sport Chrono Package. Connecticut Porsche fans don't need an introduction to this classic upgrade, and spotting the package's telltale giveaway in the cabin -- the analog and digital stopwatch mounted atop the dashboard -- is enough to spark an adrenaline rush among drivers in the know. Check the box for the Cayenne Sport Chrono package and you'll be rewarded with more speed, more thrills and more excitement -- all while leaving GLE drivers feeling jealous.
Winner: 2025 Porsche Cayenne
2025 Porsche Cayenne
- Surround View Camera: Standard
- Soft-Close Doors: Standard
- Analog & Digital Stopwatch: Available
- Passenger Touchscreen Display: Available
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE
- Surround View Camera: Standard
- Soft-Close Doors: Available
- Analog & Digital Stopwatch: N/A
- Passenger Touchscreen Display: N/A
Buy a Porsche Cayenne Near Me
It's time to drive the SUV that channels your passion for sports cars with your need for versatility -- the 2025 Porsche Cayenne. Ready for a test-drive? Contact Porsche Hartford today to book yours. One turn behind the wheel is all it takes to discover that this is a new luxury SUV that only Porsche could build.