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Here's the requested summary:The Porsche Taycan GTS and Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 are two electric German sports sedans packed with high-spec hardware. EVs cannot be truly engaging performance cars but these are fast and should be engaging, they are grin-inducing, battery-powered, four-door cars from established premium brands.
The Taycan GTS has Adaptive air suspension, electronic dampers, and optional 21-inch wheels. With this wheel set, it also has big 390mm front rotors with six-piston calipers, while 358mm discs with four-pot clamps are in the rear. The AMG doesn’t look as sporty as the Porsche, but includes similar adaptive air suspension to deal with its weight. It also includes rear axle steering and huge 21-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport EV rubber. The Mercedes also has upgraded brakes with 415 mm front discs with six piston calipers up front and 378mm discs and single piston calipers at the rear.
Prices start at approximately $248,300 for the Porsche and $213,574 for the Mercedes. These prices do not include options and on-road costs. The Porsche has a three-year warranty, while the AMG has a five-year warranty. However, the Porsche’s battery has an 8-year 160,000km warranty, whereas the AMG has a 10-year 250,000km warranty. Servicing costs are higher on the Porsche.
On the technology side, the Porsche feels very racey but has limited storage, there are just two cup holders and a tiny central storage bin. The AMG has lots more depth than the Porsche in infotainment. It also does not feel as sporty as the Porsche. Both cars offer all-wheel drive and torque vectoring. They are both great at delivering on driver needs with the Porsche more racey and the AMG more storage and room. Both vehicles lack a spare tire and only provide an inflate kit.
Porsche has a 270kW charging rate versus 170kW for the AMG. This leads to charging times of about 22 minutes for the Porsche and 32 minutes for the AMG. As a result of this, the Porsche is a real pusscat on open roads while the AMG is quick. The lack of acoustics on both vehicles is noted by the reviewer as oddly anodine.
Finally, the AMG performs better on ride comfort and smoothness. While also achieving its design as a sports sedan from the ground up, ultimately leading to pure driver enjoyment due to the driver dynamics. While it is not as visceral and compelling to drive as a Porsche 911, it is a solid car overall.
