Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Porsche Macan

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the Mercedes-Benz EQB. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Macan. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

The Mercedes-Benz EQB features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Macan counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, 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 Macan offers leather.

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 Macan responds with a Electric making 420kW and 955Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.

The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 5.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQB) vs 100kWh (Porsche Macan), giving WLTP ranges of 465km and 513km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQB) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).

Space & Comfort

The Mercedes-Benz EQB measures 4,684mm long on a 2,829mm wheelbase, 121mm shorter than the Porsche Macan at 4,805mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Macan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQB a 19L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQB seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mercedes-Benz EQB's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 11.4 m against 12.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

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 Macan about $1,018 a year (21.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $178 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQB) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan).

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz EQB: the lower starting price ($84,900 against $171,100), the bigger boot with the seats up (495L against 476L), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($840 a year against $1,018).

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 140kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 1,800kg).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz EQB scores higher, 69 vs 61

The Mercedes-Benz EQB scores 69 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 51 points), value (Mercedes-Benz EQB ahead by 29 points), energy efficiency (Mercedes-Benz EQB ahead by 25 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQB costs about $178 less (17.5 kWh/100km against 21.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Warranty: 5 years on the Mercedes-Benz EQB, 3 on the Porsche Macan.

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