Compare performance (292 HP vs 1034 HP), boot space and price (44200 £ vs 87900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Porsche Taycan?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mercedes EQA has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 44200 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43705 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes EQA: with 14.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Porsche Taycan with 16.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.30 kWh.
As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan performs a bit better – achieving up to 680 km, about 119 km more than the Mercedes EQA.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Taycan has a decisively edge – offering 1034 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 742 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.20 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 6 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan performs clearly better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 145 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan pulls convincingly stronger with 1340 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 820 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Mercedes EQA offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Mercedes EQA is hardly perceptible lighter – 2045 kg compared to 2165 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers a bit more room – 407 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.
When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan evident takes the win – 635 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.
The Porsche Taycan proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Taycan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.
detailsThe Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
44200 - 57400 £
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Price
87900 - 206700 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh
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Electric Range
476 - 561 km
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
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Battery Capacity
70.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2045 - 2115 kg
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Curb weight
2165 - 2370 kg
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Trunk capacity
340 L
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Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
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Length
4463 mm
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Length
4962 - 4968 mm
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Width
1834 mm
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Width
1966 - 1998 mm
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Height
1608 - 1613 mm
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Height
1378 - 1381 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1320 L
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
425 kg
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Payload
175 - 635 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
190 - 292 HP
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Power HP
408 - 1034 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
160 km/h
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Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
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Torque
385 - 520 Nm
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Torque
410 - 1340 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
140 - 215 kW
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Power kW
300 - 760 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Porsche
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.