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Mercedes E Class vs Porsche Macan – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mercedes E Class or Porsche Macan fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes E Class has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50500 £, while the Porsche Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 18681 £.

As for range, the Porsche Macan performs decisively better – achieving up to 644 km, about 528 km more than the Mercedes E Class.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Macan has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 639 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Mercedes E Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs slight better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Mercedes E Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls noticeable stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mercedes E Class is clearly perceptible lighter – 1810 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 540 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class slightly takes the win – 640 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Macan proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Macan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 590 - 644 km
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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon epitomises sophistication and innovation, offering a seamless blend of elegant design and cutting-edge technology. Its refined interior ensures exceptional comfort, making every journey a luxurious experience. The driving dynamics are impressively balanced, providing both agility and smoothness, perfect for both city driving and long-distance cruising.

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Porsche Macan

Der Porsche Macan verkörpert die ideale Fusion aus Sportlichkeit und Alltagstauglichkeit und beeindruckt mit seiner dynamischen Linienführung. Innen erwartet den Fahrer ein luxuriös ausgestatteter Raum, der höchste Qualität mit modernster Technologie verbindet. Fahreigenschaften und Handling sind auf typisch Porsche-Niveau und bieten ein unvergleichliches Fahrerlebnis, das jeden Ausflug zum Vergnügen macht.

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Mercedes E Class
Porsche Macan
E Class
Macan

Costs and Consumption
Price
50500 - 119700 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
590 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2420 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
480 - 540 L
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Length
4784 mm
Width
1880 mm
Width
1938 mm
Height
1468 - 1480 mm
Height
1621 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
510 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche

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Is the Mercedes E Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes E Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.