Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Porsche Macan
What's the difference?

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

$86,800 - $199,335

2025 price

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Porsche Macan

$106,990 - $166,950

2024 price

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Summary

2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2024 Porsche Macan

By James Cleary

By Andrew Chesterton

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 6, 3.0L

Not Applicable, 0.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Electric

Fuel Efficiency

1.7L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Looks
Performance
Safety

Awesome ride and handing
Big battery means big range
Turbo acceleration is ridiculous

Dislikes

No spare tyre
Steep service pricing
Modest boot

Big price jump from ICE
Lacks fizz and emotion
Ergonomic quirks in the cabin

2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Summary

You like performance, love a bit of luxury and fancy a traditional sedan. The budget is healthy and there’s a surprising amount of choice. But Mercedes-AMG believes it’s created the car that perfectly answers your new-car brief.

The Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ is a fresh expression of an established high-performance sedan formula mixing internal-combustion power with electric punch and all-wheel drive.

We were invited to its local launch, so stay with us to see if this newcomer is ready to fill that primo European performance car shaped space in your garage.

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2024 Porsche Macan Summary

This might be the biggest gamble in Porsche's history. It's the latest version of its best-selling car, the Porsche Macan, only this one has a very big difference.

You see, this time, it’s all-electric. There is not an internal-combustion engine (ICE) in sight. And that makes climbing into an entry-level Macan significantly more expensive than ever before.

So, will this bold shift help or hinder the Macan in Australia? And is this the country’s best all-electric SUV?

There’s only one way find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2024 Porsche Macan

Verdict

The Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ is a superb blend of high-tech hybrid muscle and cossetting top-end luxury. Value is competitive, it looks (and feels) the business, despite the conventional sedan configuration it’s surprisingly practical (except for the modest boot), fuel-efficiency is a key benefit and safety is stellar. The ownership proposition is okay for the category but that’s not top of mind when an enticing series of corners ranges into view. It’s an impressive package.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Verdict

There is no doubting the substance of the Porsche Macan Electric. Its ride, steering and poise make it a joy to drive on twisting roads, and it ticks the practicality boxes, too.

The only lingering question is whether enough people are ready to make the all-electric switch. Only then will we know if Porsche's Macan gamble has paid off.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Porsche Macan What's the difference?

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Porsche Macan
What's the difference?