Why Choose the 2025 Porsche Macan Electric over its Competitors?

Porsche Macan Electric vs. The Competition | Sewickley Porsche

The Macan Electric is the first all-electric SUV from Porsche, and it serves up exactly the kind of performance you’ve come to expect from Porsche. But the Macan Electric isn’t your only option when shopping for a luxury compact electric SUV, so we put together this guide to the Macan Electric and how the competition measures up to it.



Porsche Macan Electric VS Mercedes-Benz EQE

Porsche Macan Electric Mercedes-Benz EQE

2025 Porsche Macan 4 Electric

VS.

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+

$78,800 ✓ MSRP $77,900
402 ✓ Horsepower 288
4.9 seconds ✓ 0-60 Time 6.4 seconds
270-320 miles ✓ Range* 307 miles
100 kW ✓ Battery Capacity 96 kW
270 kW ✓ DC Charging Rate 170 kW
21 minutes ✓ Fast Charging Time (10%-80%) 32 minutes
19 cubic feet ✓ Rear Luggage Capacity 14 cubic feet
4,409 pounds ✓ Towing Capacity Not rated for towing
Standard ✓ Air Suspension Optional

Scroll Right to View Information

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is the first of the electric SUVs we’ll compare to the Macan Electric, and in addition to its very similar exterior dimensions, the 2 prices are also incredibly close. However, when it comes to performance, the two are no longer so similar. You can see this in the horsepower ratings, but the 1.5-second difference in 0-60 times is more telling, as these differences usually come down to a couple tenths of a second for two vehicles in the same class with such similar pricing. Part of that acceleration difference comes from the fact that all-wheel drive is standard on the Macan Electric, but not the EQE.

Remarkably, for no change in price, there is a version of the EQE 350 with AWD – the EQE 350 4MATIC SUV – which improves the EQE’s 0-60 time, but the all-wheel drive version comes with a smaller battery, which is an area where the EQE is already at a disadvantage compared to the Macan Electric. Evidently, it’s up to the EQE SUV buyer to decide which disadvantage they want their EQE to have – only rear wheel drive, or a smaller battery.

Porsche is a world leader in charging technology, and this is especially apparent when compared to the Mercedes. The charging rate for the Macan Electric is much faster than what you get with the EQE, and the result is a big difference in DC charging times, with the Macan Electric shaving about a third of the required time from the fast charging time of the EQE. You also get more luggage capacity in the Porsche, quite a bit more. But that’s nothing compared to how much more you can bring with you when you tow with the Porsche. That’s because the Mercedes doesn’t just have a lower towing capacity, it isn’t rated for towing at all. And however you drive, you can be sure of a smooth ride in the Macan Electric, thanks to the standard air suspension. This feature is also available on the EQE, but not surprisingly – it’ll cost you extra.


Porsche Macan Electric VS Audi SQ8 e-tron

Porsche Macan Electric Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron

2025 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric

VS.

2024 Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron Premium Plus

$105,300 ✓ MSRP $92,600
630 ✓ Horsepower 496
3.1 seconds ✓ 0-60 Time 4.2 seconds
161 mph ✓ Top Speed 130 mph
270-320 miles ✓ Range* 253 miles
5,393 pounds ✓ Curb Weight 6,118 pounds
4,409 pounds ✓ Towing Capacity 3,300 pounds
11 hours ✓ AC Charing Time (0%-100%) 16 hours
21 minutes ✓ DC Charging Time (10%-80%) 31 minutes
18-way power adjustable ✓ Seats 8-way power adjustable
13 colors / 9 wheel designs ✓ Paint Colors / Wheel Options 6 colors / 3 wheel designs

Scroll Right to View Information

To highlight the performance capability of the range-topping Macan Turbo Electric, we’ve matched it up against Audi’s most powerful electric SUV, the SQ8 Sportback e-tron. You might think that this would be a close contest, but the Porsche has considerably more horsepower, and weighing in over 700 pounds lighter, it will hit 60 mph more than a second quicker than the Audi. It will then go on to a much higher top speed as well, further widening the performance gap between the two models. As we saw before, Porsche charging technology makes for impressive DC fast charging times, and once again, the competition falls well short of that time. But the more important thing to consider is AC charging times, since that’s much more commonly used, and again we can see a huge gap in the times between the two vehicles.

Unlike the Mercedes-Benz, the Audi is rated for towing, but only at 75% of the Macan Turbo Electric maximum of 4,409 pounds. But there’s an even bigger difference between the two vehicles, and that is the level of customization available. The level of options available for the SQ8 e-tron is pretty unremarkable, not noteworthy as either a lot or a little. But Porsche customization leads the industry, and allows you to fine-tune every detail of your Macan Turbo Electric to your personal preference.


Porsche Macan Electric VS BMW iX

Porsche Macan Electric BMW iX M60

2025 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric

VS.

2025 BMW iX M60

$105,300 ✓ MSRP $111,500
630 ✓ Horsepower 610
3.1 seconds ✓ 0-60 Time 3.6 seconds
161 mph ✓ Top Speed 130 mph
15.7 inches / 13.8 inches ✓ Brake Rotor Size (front / rear) 13.7 inches / 13.6 inches
270-320 miles ✓ Range* 284-285 miles
5,393 pounds ✓ Curb Weight 5,769 pounds
Optional ✓ Passenger Side Infotainment Screen Not available
13 / 9 / 11 ✓ Paint Colors / Wheel Designs / Interior Colors 9 / 8 / 6

Scroll Right to View Information

Last up is the BMW iX, which makes a valiant effort to compete with the Macan Electric. In the M60 trim, the iX is a bit pricier than the top Turbo trim of the Macan Electric, but offers up less power and is slower to 60 mph by half a second. A significantly lower top speed also shows that this higher-performance version of the iX might not have been BMW’s top priority when designing the vehicle. Acceleration isn’t the only area where the Porsche has an advantage either. Stopping power in the Macan Electric is impressive, thanks to the large brakes fitted by Porsche. The difference is so large that even the rear brakes on the Macan Electric are bigger than the front rotors on the iX.

The iX has a slightly larger battery than the Macan Electric, but this doesn’t provide any meaningful advantages in performance or range, and seems mostly to result in a vehicle that’s more than 300 pounds heavier than the Porsche. The Macan Electric has a bit of a cornering advantage over the iX, but those who want a bigger advantage can opt for rear-axle steering, which brings the Macan Electric’s turning diameter down to just 36.4 feet, versus the 40.4 feet you get with the iX. Both of these vehicles come with impressive infotainment systems, but only the Porsche offers a second screen that allows the passenger to control the music, so the driver can focus on enjoying the driving experience. Lastly, though BMW offers a wider range of customization options than most manufacturers, it simply can’t compete with the options presented to Porsche buyers. For those who want to make the vehicle their own, the Macan Electric is a far better choice.


Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron

Winner – Porsche Macan Electric

It probably came as no surprise that the Macan Electric came out on top for performance, but it also came out as the clear winner in more everyday categories, like towing capacity and charging times. The luxury and eye-catching customizable design really round out the Macan Electric as the clear winner in its segment. Let us help you pick yours out today.



*The EPA has not published range estimates for the Macan Electric or BMW iX yet. Range figures are based on European estimates.