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Mercedes EQS vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Porsche Taycan?

Mercedes EQS vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EQS

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes EQS is only slightly cheaper – starting at 80,900 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,026 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers visibly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 240 km more than the Porsche Taycan.

Taycan

Engine and Performance:

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 Porsche Taycan offers clearly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 449 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers substantially more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

EQS

Space and Everyday Use:

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 EQS offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Taycan is slightly lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 385 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers noticeably more boot space – 610 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 203 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries moderately more – 635 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 km
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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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Porsche Taycan

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Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,926 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS?

The Mercedes EQS is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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