Mercedes-Benz EQV vs Porsche Cayenne Coupe
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM450,350 against RM739,000 for the Porsche Cayenne Coupe, so the gap is a hefty RM288,650. The EQV makes the stronger family case with seven seats, a 3,200 mm wheelbase, 374 km EV range and RM160 road tax. The Porsche is the driver’s car on paper: 4.7 seconds to 100 km/h, 263 km/h, all-wheel drive, air suspension and 698 litres of boot space. But it seats five and its electric range is only 90 km.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you need seven seats, full-electric running, DC charging and much lower road tax.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if you want far stronger acceleration, all-wheel drive, air suspension and a more powerful petrol plug-in hybrid package.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM739,000
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQV electric with 201 hp motor; Porsche Cayenne Coupe petrol plug-in hybrid with 350 hp engine and 173 hp motor
- EV range: Mercedes-Benz EQV 374 km; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 90 km
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQV 12.1 seconds; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 4.7 seconds
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz EQV 7; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 5
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQV RM160 per year; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM2,118 per year
EQV
- Seven seats versus the Porsche’s five
- 374 km EV range and 110 kW DC charging
- Lower price and RM160 annual road tax
- Much slower: 12.1 seconds to 100 km/h versus 4.7 seconds
- Front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive
- Smaller boot: 610 litres versus 698 litres
Cayenne Coupe
- Far quicker, with 4.7-second 0-100 km/h pace
- All-wheel drive with PASM air suspension
- 698-litre boot and ventilated front seats
- Costs RM288,650 more
- Only five seats versus seven
- 90 km EV range and no DC charging listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 450,350✓ | RM 739,000 |
| Body type | MPV | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged & plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | — | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 350 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | V |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 173 hp |
| Motor Torque | 362 Nm | 460 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 90 kWh✓ | 25.9 kWh |
| EV Range | 374 km✓ | 90 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.1 seconds | 4.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 263 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,140 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,983 mm |
| Height | 1,901 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 2,635 kg | 2,515 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres | 698 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/55R17 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/55R17 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Twin Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shades | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bose Premium Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 160✓ | RM 2,118 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
EQV vs Cayenne Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQV or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
For family transport, the Mercedes-Benz EQV is better because it has seven seats, 374 km EV range and lower road tax. For performance, the Porsche Cayenne Coupe is clearly ahead with 4.7-second 0-100 km/h acceleration and all-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is RM288,650 more expensive. It is priced at RM739,000, while the Mercedes-Benz EQV is RM450,350.
Which one has more electric driving range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV has the longer electric range at 374 km. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe can travel 90 km on electric power before relying on its petrol plug-in hybrid system.