Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV starts from $225,900 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Cayenne Electric opens at $167,800. That makes the Porsche Cayenne Electric the more affordable entry point by $58,100.

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 $248,490 and $184,580 respectively.

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

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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 EQS SUV stands out with panoramic roof and Burmester audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV uses a Electric producing 265kW and 800Nm of torque, sent through a 1 spd auto to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 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 265kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 107.8kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 609km and 542km. DC fast charging peaks at 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV measures 5,125mm long on a 3,210mm wheelbase, 140mm longer than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 136L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg 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 EQS SUV) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Cayenne Electric). The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has longer coverage.