Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Porsche Cayenne
How the Mercedes-Benz EQS and the Porsche Cayenne compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | Porsche Cayenne | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 441 mi | 416 mi |
| Usable battery | 118 kWh | 113 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 17.1 kWh/100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | Porsche Cayenne | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 292 mi | 275 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 419 mi | 395 mi |
| Highway | 344 mi | 324 mi |
| City | 476 mi | 449 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Further in winter
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- More efficient
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Mercedes-Benz EQS or the Porsche Cayenne?
- On the EPA rating the Mercedes-Benz EQS is rated 441 mi and the Porsche Cayenne 416 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 292 mi from the Mercedes-Benz EQS and 275 mi from the Porsche Cayenne.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.