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Mercedes EQS vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Porsche Cayenne?

Mercedes EQS vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes EQS is moderately cheaper – starting at 80,900 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,255 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.9 kWh/100km for the Porsche Cayenne. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 252 km more than the Porsche Cayenne.

Cayenne

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 571 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers considerably more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm more.

EQS

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is slightly lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers visibly more boot space – 781 L compared to 610 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries somewhat more – 705 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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Mercedes EQS

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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Mercedes EQS
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,926 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS?

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

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