Global EV Comparison: Porsche Taycan RWD Plus vs Mercedes EQS 450+

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info

The Mercedes EQS 450+ (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €109551. The Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €57900 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Plus Mercedes EQS 450+
Years of Production 2021-2024 2024-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany Germany, India
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €109551
Price Europe (Used) €57900 €89900
GCC Score 6.3 6.9

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 Plus (2021-2024).

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Plus Mercedes EQS 450+
Range (EPA) 389 km 628 km
Range (WLTP) 505 km 821 km
Range (GCC) 396 km 636 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 93.4 kWh 125 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 83.7 kWh 118 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 21.1 kWh/100 km 18.6 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.73 km/kWh 5.39 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.8 8.8

Charging

The Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Mercedes EQS 450+ (2024-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 268 kW, while the Mercedes EQS 450+ (2024-…) maxes out at 200 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Plus Mercedes EQS 450+
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 268 kW 200 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.9 7.1

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Plus Mercedes EQS 450+
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 350 kW 265 kW
Motor Power (hp) 469 hp 355 hp
Motor Torque 357 Nm 568 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.4 s 6.2 s
Top Speed 230 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 5.5 5.3

Dimensions

The Mercedes EQS 450+ (2024-…) is longer and taller, but the Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) is wider.

The Mercedes EQS 450+ (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Plus Mercedes EQS 450+
Length 4963 mm 5223 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2144 mm 2125 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1966 mm 1926 mm
Height 1394 mm 1518 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 3210 mm

Cargo and Towing

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024), but the Mercedes EQS 450+ (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Mercedes EQS 450+ (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 750 kg, whereas the Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Plus Mercedes EQS 450+
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2205 kg 2515 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 407 l 620 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1700 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 84 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5 6.4
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