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Mercedes EQS vs Porsche Taycan Wagon comparison

Compare performance (544 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (93,900 £ 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

  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • barely cheaper
  • substantially 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.

Porsche Taycan Wagon is barely cheaper – starting at 88,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,186 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan Wagon. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers visibly more range – reaching up to 816 km, about 164 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 substantially more power – delivering 952 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 408 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 4.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is a bit faster – 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: the Porsche Taycan Wagon delivers visibly more torque with 1,110 Nm compared to 858 Nm. That’s about 252 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 2,545 kg. The difference is around 355 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.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 558 L more than the Porsche Taycan Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan Wagon carries only slightly more – 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 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

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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
93,900 - 123,500 £
Price
88,700 - 182,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
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
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,545 - 2,655 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
5,223 mm
Length
4,962 - 4,974 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,967 mm
Height
1,512 mm
Height
1,388 - 1,412 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Max trunk capacity
1,171 - 1,212 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 - 1,110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
265 - 400 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
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 All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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