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Mercedes EQS vs Porsche Taycan Wagon comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 88,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

Mercedes EQS vs Porsche Taycan Wagon: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • barely cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • visibly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 EQS is barely cheaper – starting at 80,900 £ , while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,798 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is a bit more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan Wagon. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers visibly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 268 km more than the Porsche Taycan Wagon.

Taycan Wagon

Engine and Performance:

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 Wagon offers visibly more power – delivering 952 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.4 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan Wagon delivers visibly more torque with 1,110 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

EQS

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes EQS offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Taycan Wagon is moderately lighter – 2,190 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers visibly more boot space – 610 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan Wagon carries only slightly more – 605 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan Wagon is clearly superior 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 £88,700
Taycan Wagon

Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 952 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 537 - 652 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 Wagon

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
88,700 - 182,100 £
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
17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,926 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,967 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
475 - 605 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 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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