Compare the2023 Porsche Cayenne CoupeVS 2023 Maserati Grecale

The Cayenne Coupe has a standard Multi-collision Brake System, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Grecale doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Cayenne Coupe helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The Grecale doesn’t offer a night vision system.

Both the Cayenne Coupe and the Grecale have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Cayenne Coupe’s corrosion warranty is 8 years and unlimited miles longer than the Grecale’s (12/unlimited vs. 4/50,000).

There are over 67 percent more Porsche dealers than there are Maserati dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Cayenne Coupe’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Cayenne Coupe’s reliability 20 points higher than the Grecale.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are better in initial quality than Maserati vehicles. With 55 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Porsche higher than Maserati.

The Cayenne Coupe has more powerful engines than the Grecale:

On the EPA test cycle the Cayenne Coupe running on electricity gets better mileage than the Grecale:

The Cayenne Coupe can travel with zero emissions for 15 to 17 miles (dependent on model). The Grecale can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regardless of its engine, regenerative brakes improve the Cayenne Coupe’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. Maserati only offers a regenerative brake system on the Grecale GT/Modena.

The Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid’s standard fuel tank has 2.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the Grecale (19.8 vs. 16.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Cayenne Coupe’s standard fuel tank has 6.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Grecale (23.7 vs. 16.9 gallons).

For better stopping power the Cayenne Coupe’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Grecale:

The Cayenne Coupe offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Grecale doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The Cayenne Coupe Turbo has standard air brakes, which adjust the spoiler automatically during high-speed braking in order to shorten stopping distances. The Grecale doesn’t offer air brakes.

For better traction, the Cayenne Coupe has larger standard tires than the Grecale (F:275/45R20 & R:305/40R20 vs. 235/55R19). The Cayenne Coupe’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Grecale (F:285/40R21 & R:315/35R21 vs. F:255/45R20 & R:295/40R20).

The Cayenne Coupe’s standard 275/45R20 front and 305/40R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series front and 40 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Grecale GT’s standard 55 series tires. The Cayenne Coupe’s optional 285/35R22 front and 315/30R22 rear tires have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile than the Grecale’s optional 40 series front and 35 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Cayenne Coupe has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Grecale GT. The Cayenne Coupe’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the Grecale.

The Cayenne Coupe has a standard space-saver spare (not available on E-Hybrid) so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Grecale; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Cayenne Coupe offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The Grecale doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The Cayenne Coupe offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Maserati doesn’t offer an active suspension on the Grecale.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Cayenne Coupe is 2.4 inches wider in the front than the track on the Grecale.

For better maneuverability, the Cayenne Coupe w/Rear Wheel Steering’s turning circle is 5.7 feet tighter than the Grecale’s (35.1 feet vs. 40.8 feet). The Cayenne Coupe’s turning circle is 1 foot tighter than the Grecale’s (39.8 feet vs. 40.8 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Cayenne Coupe has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Grecale Trofeo (8.2 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the Cayenne Coupe to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Cayenne Coupe Air Suspension’s minimum ground clearance is 1.6 inches higher than on the Grecale (9.6 vs. 8 inches).

The front grille of the Cayenne Coupe uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Grecale doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Cayenne Coupe’s rear seats recline. The Grecale’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Cayenne Coupe has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Grecale (22 vs. 18.9 cubic feet).

The Cayenne Coupe’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Grecale’s (7700 vs. 5071 pounds).

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the Grecale, the Cayenne Coupe offers an optional driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle and climate settings and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Cayenne Coupe offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Grecale doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To better shield the driver and front passenger’s vision, the Cayenne Coupe has standard dual-element sun visors that can block glare from two directions simultaneously. The Grecale doesn’t offer secondary sun visors.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Cayenne Coupe to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Grecale doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Cayenne Coupe offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Grecale.

The Cayenne Coupe’s optional Active Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Park Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Grecale doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Porsche Cayenne Coupe, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Porsche Cayenne outsold the Maserati Grecale by almost 28 to one during 2022.