Compare performance (816 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (102500 £ vs 19900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or VW Taigo?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
VW Taigo has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19900 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82584 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Taigo manages with 5.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.30 L. The difference is about 5 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes AMG GT has a convincingly edge – offering 816 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 666 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.80 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.20 s. That’s about 5.40 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes AMG GT pulls decisively stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 1170 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: VW Taigo offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, VW Taigo is significantly lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1790 kg. The difference is around 561 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Taigo offers evident more room – 440 L compared to 321 L. That’s a difference of about 119 L.
When it comes to payload, VW Taigo significantly takes the win – 457 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 242 kg.
Overall, the VW Taigo shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.
detailsThe VW Taigo brings coupe-like flair to the compact crossover scene with sharp styling and an interior that punches above its price, feeling smarter than you’d expect. It’s an easygoing daily companion that balances comfort and practicality with a playful wink, perfect for city drivers who want something livelier than a regular hatchback.
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Price
102500 - 194400 £
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Price
19900 - 31800 £
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Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
11 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
235 - 319 g/km
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
2
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1790 - 2195 kg
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Curb weight
1229 - 1302 kg
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Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
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Trunk capacity
440 L
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Length
4728 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1929 mm
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Width
1757 mm
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Height
1354 - 1359 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
170 - 215 kg
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Payload
448 - 457 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Power HP
95 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
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Max Speed
280 - 320 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 - 1420 Nm
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
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Power kW
70 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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The Mercedes AMG GT is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.