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Mercedes EQS vs Porsche Taycan Wagon comparison

Compare performance (544 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (93900 £ vs 88700 £ ) 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

  • slight more efficient
  • noticeable more electric range
  • noticeable more trunk space

Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • minimal cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • decisively quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

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

EQS

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Porsche Taycan Wagon has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 88700 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 93900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5186 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes EQS: with 16.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Porsche Taycan Wagon with 17.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS performs noticeable better – achieving up to 816 km, about 164 km more than the Porsche Taycan Wagon.

Taycan Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Taycan Wagon has a significantly edge – offering 952 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 408 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.40 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.40 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs somewhat better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Mercedes EQS tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan Wagon pulls noticeable stronger with 1110 Nm compared to 858 Nm. That’s about 252 Nm difference.

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 a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Porsche Taycan Wagon is slightly lighter – 2190 kg compared to 2545 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers noticeable more room – 610 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1770 L, which is about 558 L more than the Porsche Taycan Wagon.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan Wagon minimal takes the win – 605 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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.

Mercedes EQS
Porsche Taycan Wagon

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from about £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
  • Electric Range : 537 - 652 km

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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Mercedes EQS
Porsche Taycan Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
93900 - 123500 £
Price
88700 - 182100 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 17.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh
Electric Range
790 - 816 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
118 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2545 - 2655 kg
Curb weight
2190 - 2400 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
5223 mm
Length
4962 - 4974 mm
Width
1926 mm
Width
1966 - 1967 mm
Height
1512 mm
Height
1388 - 1412 mm
Max trunk capacity
1770 L
Max trunk capacity
1171 - 1212 L
Payload
550 - 565 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 544 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
568 - 858 Nm
Torque
410 - 1110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
265 - 400 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes EQS have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.