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Mercedes G Class vs Porsche Taycan Wagon comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 88,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G Class or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

Mercedes G Class vs Porsche Taycan Wagon: Key differences

Mercedes G Class

  • clearly more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly 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

G Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Porsche Taycan Wagon is visibly cheaper – starting at 88,700 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,876 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is substantially more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G Class. That’s a difference of about 10.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 652 km, about 173 km more than the Mercedes G Class.

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 offers markedly more power – delivering 952 HP compared to 605 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.4 s, while the Mercedes G Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers marginally more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 1,110 Nm. That’s about 54 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 Wagon is slightly lighter – 2,190 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G Class offers clearly more boot space – 640 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 194 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries slightly more – 715 kg compared to 605 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan Wagon stands well ahead of its rival 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 G Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
88,700 - 182,100 £
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
17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
-
Length
4,962 - 4,974 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,967 mm
Height
-
Height
1,388 - 1,412 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,171 - 1,212 L
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
475 - 605 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 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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