Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Porsche Cayenne Electric
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Mercedes-Benz EQB scores higher, 69 vs 60
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 28 Aug 2026, price 6 Nov 2026
Porsche Cayenne Electric
23 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 no dataFrom
$167,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 325kW
- Energy use
- 22.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 781L
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$84,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$167,800RRP
- with the Mercedes-Benz EQB's standard kit: $167,800 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Mercedes-Benz EQB EQB250
$84,900
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
Porsche Cayenne Electric Cayenne Electric
$167,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $753 a week in repayments ($167,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB starts $82,900 lower on RRP.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Porsche Cayenne Electric does not: above the $91,661 fuel-efficient lct threshold.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
Finance
≈$753/wk(≈$3,262/mo)
Estimate on the Porsche Cayenne Electric at $167,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Porsche Cayenne ElectricDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
We hold no ANCAP data for the Mercedes-Benz EQB. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Mercedes-Benz EQB and 8 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mercedes-Benz EQB
- REC-006475 · published 10 Nov 2025The high voltage battery may short circuit if charged over 80 percent capacity.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-005949 · published 15 Apr 2024The electrical power steering control unit back-up software may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2024
Porsche Cayenne Electric
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
66.5kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
113kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 390kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 390kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with head-up display, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz EQB gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Mercedes-Benz EQB uses a Electric producing 140kW and 385Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 4.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQB) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 465km and 542km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQB) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).
Space & Comfort
The Mercedes-Benz EQB measures 4,684mm long on a 2,829mm wheelbase, 301mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 286L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQB seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB turns in a 11.4 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQB costs about $840 a year (17.5 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $259 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz EQB.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQB) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz EQB: the lower starting price ($84,900 against $167,800), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($840 a year against $1,099).
The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 140kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 495L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).
The Verdict
Mercedes-Benz EQB scores higher, 69 vs 60
The Mercedes-Benz EQB scores 69 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 43 points), energy efficiency (Mercedes-Benz EQB ahead by 36 points), value (Mercedes-Benz EQB ahead by 29 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQB costs about $259 less (17.5 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Mercedes-Benz EQB, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
Ways to buy
For the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
Finance
≈$753/wk(≈$3,262/mo)
Estimate on the Porsche Cayenne Electric at $167,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Porsche Cayenne ElectricDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mercedes-Benz EQB and Porsche Cayenne Electric?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB is the cheapest at $84,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Porsche Cayenne Electric by $82,900.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the most range at 542km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric accepts the highest DC charging at up to 390kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Porsche Cayenne Electric, and we hold no ANCAP data for Mercedes-Benz EQB, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the largest boot at 781L with the seats up (1,588L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB has the longest warranty at 5 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric makes the most power at 325kW. The Porsche Cayenne Electric is quickest to 100km/h in 4.8s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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