Porsche Macan Electric 4S vs Turbo
Verdict
At RM525,000 versus RM635,000, this is a clean performance upsell. The Porsche Macan Electric Turbo gives you 636 hp, a 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 260 km/h top speed; the Porsche Macan Electric 4S counters with 512 hp, 4.1 seconds and 240 km/h. But the Turbo also has 591 km of range against 606 km, and road tax rises from RM915 to RM1,640. Same 100.0 kWh battery, same 540-litre boot. For Malaysia, the 4S is the sharper buy unless you really want the punch.
Pick the Porsche Macan Electric 4S if you want the same battery, space, safety count and AWD layout with lower road tax and longer EV range.
Pick the Porsche Macan Electric Turbo if the extra 124 hp and 0.8-second quicker 0-100 km/h run matter more than the higher price and shorter range.
Key differences
- Price: RM525,000 for the 4S; RM635,000 for the Turbo
- Power: 512 hp in the 4S; 636 hp in the Turbo
- 0-100 km/h: 4.1 seconds for the 4S; 3.3 seconds for the Turbo
- Top speed: 240 km/h for the 4S; 260 km/h for the Turbo
- EV range: 606 km for the 4S; 591 km for the Turbo
- Road tax: RM915 per year for the 4S; RM1,640 per year for the Turbo
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 525,000✓ | RM 635,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 512 hp | 636 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.1 s | 3.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 260 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 100.0 kWh | 100.0 kWh |
| EV range | 606 km✓ | 591 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,784 mm | 4,784 mm |
| Width | 1,938 mm | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,622 mm | 1,622 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm | 2,893 mm |
| Boot space | 540 L | 540 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 | 9 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8 | 8 |
| Road tax / year | RM 915✓ | RM 1,640 |
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.
4S
- Longer 606 km EV range
- Lower RM915 annual road tax
- Same 100.0 kWh battery and 540-litre boot
- 124 hp less than the Turbo
- 0.8 seconds slower to 100 km/h
- Lower 240 km/h top speed
Turbo
- Stronger 636 hp dual-motor output
- Quicker 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 260 km/h top speed
- Costs RM110,000 more
- Shorter 591 km EV range
- Higher RM1,640 annual road tax
4S vs Turbo FAQ
Is the Porsche Macan Electric 4S or Porsche Macan Electric Turbo better?
The Porsche Macan Electric 4S is the better buy for most Malaysian buyers: it has more range, lower road tax and the same battery, boot space and safety count. The Turbo is better only if maximum acceleration is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Macan Electric Turbo costs RM110,000 more than the Porsche Macan Electric 4S. Annual road tax is also higher, at RM1,640 versus RM915.
Does the Porsche Macan Electric Turbo get more range or space?
No. The Turbo has 591 km of EV range versus 606 km in the 4S, while both use a 100.0 kWh battery and have the same 540-litre boot.