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Mercedes S Class vs Porsche Taycan Wagon - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (802 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 88700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Porsche Taycan Wagon?
S Class
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Porsche Taycan Wagon has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 88700 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 97200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8456 £.
As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs significantly better – achieving up to 652 km, about 535 km more than the Mercedes S 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 has a to a small extent edge – offering 952 HP compared to 802 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 2.40 s, while the Mercedes S Class takes 3.30 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs barely noticeable better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Mercedes S Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls noticeable stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 1110 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.
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S 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 S Class offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Mercedes S Class is hardly perceptible lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2190 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers somewhat more room – 550 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class slightly takes the win – 730 kg compared to 605 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Porsche Taycan Wagon 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.
Mercedes S Class
Porsche Taycan Wagon
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from about £88,700
Porsche Taycan Wagon
Mercedes S Class
The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.
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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 S Class
Porsche Taycan Wagon
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
97200 - 204400 £
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Price
88700 - 182100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh
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Electric Range
31 - 117 km
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Electric Range
537 - 652 km
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Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
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Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
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co2
52 - 301 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
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Curb weight
2190 - 2400 kg
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Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
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Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
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Length
5179 - 5469 mm
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Length
4962 - 4974 mm
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Width
1921 - 1954 mm
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Width
1966 - 1967 mm
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Height
1503 - 1515 mm
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Height
1388 - 1412 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1171 - 1212 L
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Payload
420 - 730 kg
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Payload
475 - 605 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
336 - 802 HP
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Power HP
408 - 952 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
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Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
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Torque
410 - 1110 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
247 - 590 kW
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Power kW
300 - 700 kW
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Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Porsche
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What drive types are available for the Mercedes S Class?
The Mercedes S Class is available as 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.