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Tesla Model S vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (1,020 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (94,300 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Model S or Porsche Taycan?

Tesla Model S vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Tesla Model S

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • barely cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • marginally more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Model S

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 is barely cheaper – starting at 87,900 £ , while the Tesla Model S costs 94,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,335 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the Tesla Model S. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model S offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 744 km, about 64 km more than the Porsche Taycan.

Taycan

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 offers very slightly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 1,020 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model S is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Porsche Taycan takes 2.2 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Model S

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Tesla Model S offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model S is marginally lighter – 2,092 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model S offers clearly more boot space – 799 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 392 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries visibly more – 635 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 193 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model S is clearly ahead 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 £94,300
Model S

Tesla Model S

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 670 - 1,020 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 611 - 744 km
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The Tesla Model S glides like a luxury sedan from the future, delivering instant shove and serene highway composure that make it feel equally at home on a rush-hour commute or a long-distance cruise. Inside, its minimalist cabin and gadget-forward interface turn every drive into a tech demo, making it as much a statement piece as a practical choice — and one that still manages to feel a little bit magical.

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Reliable — now with nearly 400,000 km on the Model S, I’ve experienced few to no problems. Still using free Supercharging, it delivers a dependable, luxurious driving experience. Average consumption about 16 kWh/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
94,300 - 102,800 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
611 - 744 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,092 - 2,197 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
799 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
5,021 mm
Length
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Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,828 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
432 - 442 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
670 - 1,020 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 - 3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
240 - 322 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
493 - 750 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Tesla Model S have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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