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Porsche Taycan vs Mercedes C-Class EQ comparison

Compare performance (1,034 HP vs 489 HP), boot space and price (87,900 £ vs 58,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Taycan or Mercedes C-Class EQ?

Porsche Taycan vs Mercedes C-Class EQ: Key differences

Porsche Taycan

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Mercedes C-Class EQ

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Taycan

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.

Mercedes C-Class EQ is clearly cheaper – starting at 58,000 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,904 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes C-Class EQ is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes C-Class EQ offers marginally more range – reaching up to 753 km, about 73 km more than the Porsche Taycan.

C-Class EQ

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 substantially more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 489 HP. That’s roughly 545 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 C-Class EQ takes 4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers substantially more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

Taycan

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes C-Class EQ offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Taycan is a bit lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,460 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C-Class EQ offers somewhat more boot space – 470 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries noticeably more – 635 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan 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 £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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Porsche Taycan

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Mercedes C-Class EQ

Costs and Consumption
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Price
58,000 - 67,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Electric Range
706 - 753 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,460 kg
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Width
1,892 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
175 - 635 kg
Payload
505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Power HP
489 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Porsche Taycan?

The Porsche Taycan is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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