Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC 2025 vs Porsche Boxster EV (2026)

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thumb image Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC 2025 US$ 85,650
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thumb image Porsche Boxster EV (2026) US$ 80,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Mercedes-Benz Porsche
Model EQE 500 4MATIC 2025 Boxster EV
Vehicle Type Electric Electric Roadster
Trims EQE 350+ 2025, EQE 350 4MATIC 2025, EQE 500 4MATIC 2025, and AMG EQE 2025 Expected Base, S, GTS (not officially confirmed)
Release Date October 2025 2026 (expected)
Status Coming Soon Upcoming / Pre-production
Made In Germany Germany
Body Type Sedan 2-Door Convertible Roadster
Vehicle Warranty 4 years/50,000 miles 4 years / 50,000 miles (expected, similar to Taycan)
Colors Standard: Black, White, Silver Metallic: Selenite Grey, Graphite Grey, Hyacinth Red AMG Exclusive: Matte Black, AMG Green Hell Magno Multiple Porsche custom colors (Carrara White, Jet Black, Racing Yellow, Guards Red, etc. – to be confirmed)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual Electric Motors Dual electric motors (expected AWD setup, base trim may be RWD)
Horsepower 402 hp 400 hp (Base), up to ~600 hp (higher trims, expected)
Torque 633 lb-ft Not officially disclosed (~500–700 Nm expected)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds 3.5 – 4.0 seconds (depending on trim)
Top Speed 130 mph 155 mph (estimated, may vary by trim)
Range 300 miles 250–300 miles (EPA estimate)
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive (RWD) RWD (base), AWD (higher trims)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion, 800V architecture (shared with Porsche Taycan platform)
Battery Capacity 90.6 kWh 80–100 kWh (expected)
Power Consumption 2.8 mi/kWh 18–20 kWh / 100 km (estimate)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected)
Home Charging Speed 0-100% in 9.5 hrs 11 kW AC (approx. 8–10 hrs full charge)
Supercharging Speed (170 kW peak) 10-80% in 32 min Up to 270 kW (800V fast charging system)
DC Fast Charging Speed 170 kW 10–80% in ~20–25 minutes
Miles of Range added Per Hour 26-30 miles 35–40 miles (AC), ~180–200 miles (DC fast charge)
Charging Time 9.5 hours 8–10 hrs (AC), 20–25 min (DC Fast)
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 / Wallbox
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW (48A) 11–22 kW (expected)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 196.6 in (4,994 mm) 172 in (est.)
Width 75.8 in (1,926 mm) 72 in (est.)
Height 56.9 in (1,446 mm) 50 in (est.)
Wheelbase 122.8 in (3,119 mm) 97 in (est.)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 5 in
Cargo Space 15.0 cu ft Frunk (~3–4 cu ft), Rear (~5–6 cu ft)
Curb Weight 5,500 lbs (2,495 kg) 4,000–4,200 lbs (battery-heavy)
No. of Doors 4 Doors 2
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 2

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy (Aero-optimized) Alloy (multiple Porsche design options)
Wheel Size 20-inch 19" – 21" options
Front Tire 255/40 R20 245/35 R19 (base)
Rear Tire 285/35 R20 285/35 R20 (higher trims)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Rack-and-pinion (Electric Power) Electric power steering, Porsche Dynamic Steering (optional)
Transmission Single-speed (Fixed Ratio) Single-speed EV transmission
Turning Radius 39.4 ft (12.0 m) 10.5 m (est.)
Gear Box Direct drive
Front Suspension 4-link AIRMATIC Adaptive strut-type suspension
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-link, adaptive

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot DRIVE PILOT (L2, hands-free where legal) No (Porsche uses advanced driver assistance, not full autonomy)
Navigation System Yes Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with AR navigation
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard DISTRONIC+ (Stop & Go, Lane Centering) Yes
Climate Control 3-zone automatic Yes
Auxiliary Auto Input USB-C + Bluetooth 5.2 USB-C ports
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Yes
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes No (convertible roof
Touchscreen 12.8-inch Central 10.9-inch + digital instrument cluster
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 15 Speakers 8 (standard), 14 (Bose), 21 (Burmester premium option)

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
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No No (sports car)
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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