Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC 2025 vs Porsche 718 EV (Boxster/Cayman)

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thumb image Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC 2025 US$ 85,650
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thumb image Porsche 718 EV (Boxster/Cayman) US$ 80,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Mercedes-Benz Porsche
Model EQE 500 4MATIC 2025 718 EV (Boxster / Cayman)
Vehicle Type Electric Electric Sports Car
Trims EQE 350+ 2025, EQE 350 4MATIC 2025, EQE 500 4MATIC 2025, and AMG EQE 2025 Standard, S, GTS (expected)
Release Date October 2025 2025 (expected)
Status Coming Soon Upcoming
Made In Germany Germany
Body Type Sedan 2-Door Coupe / Convertible
Vehicle Warranty 4 years/50,000 miles 4 years / 50,000 miles (expected)
Colors Standard: Black, White, Silver Metallic: Selenite Grey, Graphite Grey, Hyacinth Red AMG Exclusive: Matte Black, AMG Green Hell Magno Multiple Porsche custom colors (White, Black, Guards Red, Racing Yellow, Metallic options, etc.)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual Electric Motors Dual electric motors (AWD) or single rear motor (RWD)
Horsepower 402 hp 450–500 hp (expected)
Torque 633 lb-ft 500 Nm (est.)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds 0–60 mph in ~3.5 sec (est.)
Top Speed 130 mph 155 mph (250 km/h)
Range 300 miles 250–300 miles (WLTP est.)
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive (RWD) RWD standard, AWD optional

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion, 800V architecture
Battery Capacity 90.6 kWh 80–100 kWh (expected)
Power Consumption 2.8 mi/kWh 17–20 kWh / 100 km
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected)
Home Charging Speed 0-100% in 9.5 hrs Up to 11 kW AC
Supercharging Speed (170 kW peak) 10-80% in 32 min Up to 270 kW (Porsche fast charging)
DC Fast Charging Speed 170 kW 5–80% in ~20 minutes
Miles of Range added Per Hour 26-30 miles 35 miles (home AC), ~200 miles in 15 min (DC fast)
Charging Time 9.5 hours 8–9 hours (AC home), <30 min (DC)
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (US) / Type 2 (EU) CCS Combo
Home Charging Options Mercedes Wallbox (9.6 kW) - Third-party Level 2 (up to 11 kW) - Standard 120V (1.4 kW, 3-4 miles/hour) Porsche Mobile Charger Connect / Wallbox
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW (48A) 11–22 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 196.6 in (4,994 mm) 4,400 mm (173 in)
Width 75.8 in (1,926 mm) 1,800 mm (71 in)
Height 56.9 in (1,446 mm) 1,280 mm (50 in)
Wheelbase 122.8 in (3,119 mm) 2,480 mm (97 in)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 120 mm (est.)
Cargo Space 15.0 cu ft 150 liters (front + rear)
Curb Weight 5,500 lbs (2,495 kg) 1,750–1,850 kg (est.)
No. of Doors 4 Doors 2
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 2

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy (Aero-optimized) Alloy (Porsche Design)
Wheel Size 20-inch 19"–21" (depending on trim)
Front Tire 255/40 R20 235/35 R19 (est.)
Rear Tire 285/35 R20 265/35 R20 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Rack-and-pinion (Electric Power) Electric Power Steering Plus
Transmission Single-speed (Fixed Ratio) Single-speed automatic (EV)
Turning Radius 39.4 ft (12.0 m) 10.5 m
Gear Box Single-speed reduction
Front Suspension 4-link AIRMATIC Adaptive McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-link, adaptive dampers

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot DRIVE PILOT (L2, hands-free where legal) Not available, Porsche InnoDrive driver assist
Navigation System Yes Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with AI route planner
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard DISTRONIC+ (Stop & Go, Lane Centering) Yes
Climate Control 3-zone automatic Dual-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input USB-C + Bluetooth 5.2 Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes No (convertible option instead)
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Touchscreen 12.8-inch 10.9" center display + digital cockpit
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 15 Speakers 10 (Bose) or 12–14 (Burmester optional)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative braking with one-pedal driving Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated disc brakes Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Ventilated disc brakes Ventilated Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 9 Airbags 6 (front, side, knee)
Rear Seat Belt 3-point belts (x3) Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras 360-degree camera system 360° view system
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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