Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV vs Porsche Cayenne Coupe: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV costs about $31,896 less
That's $443 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.GLE SUV 350 4Matic SUV✓ $2,093/moTrue cost
Cayenne Coupe Coupé$2,536/moTrue cost
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUVClosest matching trim: GLE SUV 350 4Matic SUV
Sticker (MSRP)$85,400
+$16,855→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$102,255
+ running costs→↓− $41,846 resale
True cost$2,093/moA month to own, after resale
2027 Porsche Cayenne CoupeClosest matching trim: Cayenne Coupe Coupé
Sticker (MSRP)$102,200
+$22,034→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$124,234
+ running costs→↓− $50,078 resale
True cost$2,536/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | ✓ $85,400 | $102,200 | GLE SUV by $16,800 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | ✓ $5,091 | $7,742 | GLE SUV by $2,651 |
| Sales tax (HST) | ✓ $11,764 | $14,292 | GLE SUV by $2,528 |
| Drive-away price | ✓ $102,255 | $124,234 | GLE SUV by $21,979 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | ✓ $21,578 | $24,376 | GLE SUV by $2,798 |
| Insurance (estimate) | ✓ $17,883 | $20,192 | GLE SUV by $2,309 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | ✓ $9,782 | $13,961 | GLE SUV by $4,179 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | ✓ $20,454 | $25,077 | GLE SUV by $4,623 |
| Lost return on your money | ✓ $20,464 | $24,704 | GLE SUV by $4,240 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | −$41,846 | ✓ −$50,078 | Cayenne Coupe by $8,232 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | ✓ $150,661 | $182,557 | GLE SUV by $31,896 |
| True cost a month | ✓ $2,093/mo | $2,536/mo | GLE SUV by $443 |
| You pay each month | ✓ $2,320/mo | $2,818/mo | GLE SUV by $498 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Premium gas | Premium gas | — |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | 5 | — |
| Towing, lb | — | 7,700 | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | 554 | — |
| Length | — | 4.93 m | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 49% | 49% | — |
| US crash test | Not rated yet | Not rated yet | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Towing, lb
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Length
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $16,800.