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Mercedes G-Class vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Porsche Taycan?

Mercedes G-Class vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • markedly more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly 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

G-Class

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 87,900 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,648 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan is significantly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G-Class. That’s a difference of about 11.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers markedly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 201 km more than the Mercedes G-Class.

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 considerably more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 605 HP. That’s roughly 429 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Mercedes G-Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers slightly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 1,164 Nm. That’s about 176 Nm more.

G-Class

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 G-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Taycan is moderately lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers markedly more boot space – 640 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 233 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries a bit more – 715 kg compared to 635 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan is decisively ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

The Mercedes G-Class is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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