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Mercedes EQT vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQT or Porsche Cayenne?

Mercedes EQT vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Mercedes EQT

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQT

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes EQT is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,397 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Cayenne is barely more efficient: consuming 18.9 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQT. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 390 km more than the Mercedes EQT.

Cayenne

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 Cayenne offers considerably more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 1,034 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 10.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers clearly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 1,255 Nm more.

EQT

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, Mercedes EQT is a bit lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more boot space – 781 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 174 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
457 - 531 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes EQT have?

The Mercedes EQT is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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