Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Porsche Macan

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. 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 EQS SUV features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV stands out with Burmester audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan 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 Macan offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and 2-zone in the Porsche Macan.

Drivetrain

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 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 265kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 2.3s 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 100kWh (Porsche Macan), giving WLTP ranges of 609km and 513km. DC fast charging peaks at 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).

Space & Comfort

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV measures 5,125mm long on a 3,210mm wheelbase, 320mm longer than the Porsche Macan at 4,805mm (2,893mm 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 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a 169L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg 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 Porsche Macan's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 12.1 m against 12.4 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 EQS SUV costs about $1,070 a year (22.3 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 $52 a year less for the Porsche Macan.

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

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: the bigger boot with the seats up (645L against 476L) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Macan: the lower starting price ($171,100 against $225,900), more power (420kW against 265kW), the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 2,000kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,018 a year against $1,070).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV scores higher, 62 vs 61

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV scores 62 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 19 points), reliability (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ahead by 8 points), energy efficiency (Porsche Macan ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Porsche Macan costs about $52 less (21.2 kWh/100km against 22.3 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, 476L in the Porsche Macan. Warranty: 5 years on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, 3 on the Porsche Macan.

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