Mercedes EQS 450+ vs Porsche Taycan RWD
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
The Mercedes EQS 450+ (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €109551. The Porsche Taycan RWD (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €68900 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Mercedes EQS 450+ | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2021-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, India | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Available in the USA | Yes | Yes |
| Price Europe (New) | €109551 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €68900 |
| GCC Score | 6.9 | 5.9 |
Range and Efficiency
The Mercedes EQS 450+ (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Porsche Taycan RWD (2021-2024).
| Property | Mercedes EQS 450+ | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 566 km | 335 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 822 km | 444 km |
| Range (GCC) | 617 km | 343 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 125 kWh | 79.2 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 118 kWh | 71 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 19.1 kWh/100 km | 20.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.23 km/kWh | 4.83 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.7 | 5.2 |
Charging
| Property | Mercedes EQS 450+ | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 223 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.1 | 7.5 |
Performance
| Property | Mercedes EQS 450+ | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | 1 motor: PMSM | 1 motor: PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 265 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 355 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 568 Nm | 345 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 s | 5.4 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | Mercedes EQS 450+ | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5223 mm | 4963 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2125 mm | 2144 mm |
| Height | 1518 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3210 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Mercedes EQS 450+ | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2515 kg | 2125 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 620 l | 407 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1700 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.4 | 5 |
