Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV starts from $134,900 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Cayenne Electric opens at $167,800. That makes the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV the more affordable entry point by $32,900.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $148,390 and $184,580 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV stands out with panoramic roof and Burmester audio that you will not find on the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with ventilated seats and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV gets artico man-made leather upholstery while the Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and 2-zone in the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV uses a Electric producing 180kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 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 180kW. In the real-world sprint, the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 90.6kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric). DC fast charging peaks at 170kW (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV measures 4,863mm long on a 3,030mm wheelbase, 122mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 261L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Cayenne Electric). The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV)—.