Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC 2025 vs Porsche 718 EV

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

BASIC INFO

Brand Mercedes-Benz Porsche
Model EQE 500 4MATIC 2025 718 EV (Electric Boxster/Cayman successor)
Vehicle Type Electric Electric Sports Car
Trims EQE 350+ 2025, EQE 350 4MATIC 2025, EQE 500 4MATIC 2025, and AMG EQE 2025 To be announced (likely Carrera-style trims)
Release Date October 2025 Expected 2025
Status Coming Soon Upcoming (prototype stage, production planned)
Made In Germany Germany
Body Type Sedan 2-Door Coupe / Convertible
Vehicle Warranty 4 years/50,000 miles Estimated 4 years / 50,000 miles
Colors Standard: Black, White, Silver Metallic: Selenite Grey, Graphite Grey, Hyacinth Red AMG Exclusive: Matte Black, AMG Green Hell Magno Multiple Porsche custom colors (exact options TBD)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual Electric Motors Dual Electric Motors (AWD expected, RWD base model possible)
Horsepower 402 hp 450–500 hp (est.)
Torque 633 lb-ft 450 lb-ft (est.)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds 0–60 mph in ~3.5 seconds (est.)
Top Speed 130 mph 155 mph (est.)
Range 300 miles 250–300 miles (WLTP est.)
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive (RWD) RWD / AWD (depending on trim)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-Ion
Battery Capacity 90.6 kWh 80 kWh (est.)
Power Consumption 2.8 mi/kWh 20–22 kWh/100 km (est.)
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
Supercharging Speed (170 kW peak) 10-80% in 32 min 270 kW (Porsche/Taycan-level charging)
DC Fast Charging Speed 170 kW 5–80% in ~25 minutes
Miles of Range added Per Hour 26-30 miles 35 miles (AC), ~200 miles in 15 minutes
Charging Time 9.5 hours 8–9 hours (AC full), ~25 min (DC fast 5–80%)
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (US) / Type 2 (EU) CCS (Europe), NACS (USA in future)
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, Wall Charger
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW (48A) 11–22 kW (likely option dependent)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 196.6 in (4,994 mm) 175 in (est.)
Width 75.8 in (1,926 mm) 72 in (est.)
Height 56.9 in (1,446 mm) 51 in (est.)
Wheelbase 122.8 in (3,119 mm) 101 in (est.)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 4.5 in (est.)
Cargo Space 15.0 cu ft Front trunk + small rear trunk (~9–10 cu ft total est.)
Curb Weight 5,500 lbs (2,495 kg) 3,800–4,000 lbs (heavier than gas 718 due to battery)
No. of Doors 4 Doors 2
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 2

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy (Aero-optimized) Alloy Wheels
Wheel Size 20-inch 19" / 20" / 21" (options expected)
Front Tire 255/40 R20 245/35 R20 (est.)
Rear Tire 285/35 R20 305/30 R20 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Rack-and-pinion (Electric Power) Electric Power Steering (variable ratio)
Transmission Single-speed (Fixed Ratio) Single-Speed Direct Drive
Turning Radius 39.4 ft (12.0 m) 10.5 m
Gear Box 1-Speed Automatic (EV standard)
Front Suspension 4-link AIRMATIC Adaptive double wishbone (est.)
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-link adaptive (est.)

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot DRIVE PILOT (L2, hands-free where legal) No (Porsche focuses on driver involvement, but ADAS features included)
Navigation System Yes Yes (Porsche Communication Management - PCM)
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 Optional
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Not available (convertible option for Boxster EV)
Apple Car Play Yes Yes (wireless)
Android Auto Yes Yes
Touchscreen 12.8-inch 10.9-inch center display + digital cluster
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 15 Speakers 10-speaker standard, 12-speaker Bose, or 16-speaker Burmester

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative braking with one-pedal driving Regenerative + Hydraulic Disc BrakesYes
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
Rear Seat Belt 3-point belts (x3) No (2-seater)
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras 360-degree camera system 360-degree camera system
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No No (sports car focus)
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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