I, too, look forward to seeing your full review, JBoxer!
To me the Macan looks less Porsche-like than the Taycan. In fact, to my eye, it more closely resembles the MB EQE SUV, which I suppose is not a good thing for Porsche lovers ;-)
But personally (and not surprisingly), I prefer the look of the Macan over the Taycan.

 

I love your very powerful one-sentence summary vs. the EQS, JBoxer!
"The Porsches are built to engage you; the EQS is built to isolate you."

 

@4pm I’ll be taking possession of my new Macan 4. Sleeping last night was a chore and these hours spent waiting seem like days!

 

Great write-up and comparison of the 3 cars. Very helpful. Haven't driven the Macan EV yet. Never been an SUV guy but I can see the appeal. It would make the most amount of sense for me size and utility wise, however I was talking to a neighbor about his BMW when a Neptune Blue Taycan drove by and it was like time stopped....

I think the way to think of the Taycan is a really nice 911 not a Mercedes replacement. For example I have always wanted a 911 and years ago test drove one and got back in my Mercedes and didn't care for the relative lack of refinement. Move ahead in time 20 years and you read how the 911's are becoming GT cars. I go to test drive a 991 model. Start it up and just the racket of the engine was a turn off and read others complain about the noise of it going down the road. Along comes the Taycan which gets rid of all of that but still handles remarkable well.

 

I have EQS 580 sedan for 2 years now. The range on highway at 120km/hr (70 mph) is much better than SUV version, thanks to unmatched aerodynamic. I did travel from Montréal Canada to Fort Myers back and forth twice. Took me about same time as when using ICE combining recharge with rest and eating pause. Mercedes did the right choice for me opting for hatchback configuration we can pack a lot of things for a sedan.
The newer version with larger battery, heat pump and declutch front wheel motor when not required have substantially improved range compare with mine.
It is probably one if the best long distance EV car on the market.

 

Quite impressive. We’ve only had our 580 SUV for about 2200 miles and it is not cold here yet it is about 50% city and 50% highway, but the highway driving I do is all right around 80 mph

Our avg mpkWh has been 3.1 or about 323 miles range. I’m expecting this to go down in the winter months, but I think this is pretty good so far!

 

My experience is 10% drop at 40-45 oF. If you use preconditioning before leaving home while connected it is amazing the improvement. Battery management is designed to use a lot of energy to rapidly bring the HV battery to best operating temperature. So if the car is parked outside and you start your trip without preconditionning you will find a surprisingly high energy consumption for the first 10 miles or so while BMS work to warmup the battery.
Preconditioning will bring both battery temperature and inside temp. at the right spot before leaving which is good for battery longevity and available range.

 

Is preconditioning only necessary when temperatures are below a certain level? Thx!

 

Well??? Tell us about it!

I want to know everything — how does it drive? Is it quiet? Quick? How does it corner? How are the seats, and how’s the sound system? Maybe a silly question for a Porsche, but how’s the cruise control — intuitive or finicky?

What’s your overall favorite thing about it so far? Biggest surprise?

And yes — we need more photos! A shot of the Macan parked next to your EQS would be great fun to see.

It’s just plain fun to share in your new experience. Doggone it, I just love cars — and what a time to be alive! The technology, the safety, the performance, the design, the sexy — it’s all fascinating and exhilarating to me!

 

Do you planning on sharing your deal? Super interested!

 

Interesting that no one has talked about the AMG EQS 53 especially when it is a good time to buy a used one due to the depreciation. But in any case, I almost bought a Taycan Turbo S in 2021-2022 model. I test drove it first, but found out that family came first instead. In other words, I wanted a car that my family can enjoy and not just me. I was a 911 "want one dude" but the era of EV changed my mind, plus I'm not in my 30s either.

Why not Taycan Turbo S: Looks stunning, but the inside design was OK compared to the EQS 53. Great driving experience, but can only fit 3 more people. I wanted a 3 persons in the back capable.

Speed: Very fast. I waited a year later for the EQS 53 (aka AMG EQS), it checked that box. Slightly slower than the Turbo S, but OK since I'm not looking to lead in a chase when I have passengers. Reaction time can level that field in reality. In S+ mode it can certainly hang with the Turbo S a little over the triple digits, but the EQS weight can be felt on wide high speed curves.

Ride quality, EQS 53 hands down. AMG EQS is not as smooth as the 580 suspension but more composed and planted though not like a Ferrari 488 or a Nissan GTR. Luxury and comfort, EQS hands down.

Looks: White Taycan Turbo S is Miss America while the EQS is the girl you married 20+ years ago!

AMG EQS, when put in S+, it's beast to be reckoned with. All the loud engines sounds are like dog barks without a bite if you can't shift properly. With the EQS, you can take your family anywhere in comfort and no complains. By yourself or with a buddy, the beast puts a grin on you'll faces.

The only advantage I see with an SUV is you don’t have to worry too much about curbs and parking blocks. And one more thing, a little roomier to haul big things.

Why get a pony that does specific tricks when you can get a horse that will do all the tricks and a true daily drive?

 

I looked at the EQS AMG while shopping. Very impressive cars. I almost bought one. But I heard a lot of anecdotal reports of issues with tires, so I ultimately passed on it. I’m not sure if that’s true, and I’m sure it is entirely based on how you drive the car. But why have an AMG and not drive it in a way that makes the tires cry?

 

Here are some pics for the moment. Reviews and such to follow!