Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Porsche Macan

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV starts from $225,900 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Macan opens at $129,800. That makes the Porsche Macan the more affordable entry point by $96,100.

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 $142,780 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.

Both the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and Porsche Macan hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 8 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and 7 in the Porsche Macan. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV adds a 360-degree camera that the Porsche Macan misses.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV uses a Electric producing 265kW and 568Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Porsche Macan responds with a Electric making 265kW and 563Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Porsche Macan is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 108.4kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) vs 100kWh (Porsche Macan). DC fast charging peaks at 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV measures 5,125mm long on a 3,210mm wheelbase, 341mm longer than the Porsche Macan at 4,784mm (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 510L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a 135L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg 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 Macan). The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has longer coverage.