Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Porsche Taycan

Key differences

  • Porsche Taycan is 313 mm (12.3 in) shorter than Mercedes-Benz EQS.
  • Porsche Taycan makes 20 kW (27 hp) more power than Mercedes-Benz EQS.
  • Mercedes-Benz EQS costs US$10,450 less than Porsche Taycan (list prices, excl. tax).
Electric

Mercedes-Benz EQS

Sedan · 2027 · BEV

US$101,450 excl. tax

€125,605 incl. tax

SEK 1,178,000 incl. tax

DKK 995,000 incl. tax

CHF 142,200 incl. tax

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Germany yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

Full specifications of Mercedes-Benz EQS
Electric

Porsche Taycan

Sedan · 2027 · BEV

US$111,900 excl. tax

€104,932 incl. tax

€111,246 incl. tax

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Germany yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

No price listed for Switzerland yet.

Full specifications of Porsche Taycan

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of Mercedes-Benz EQS and Porsche Taycan
  • Porsche Taycan is 313 mm (12.3 in) shorter than Mercedes-Benz EQS.
  • Porsche Taycan is 130 mm (5.1 in) lower than Mercedes-Benz EQS.
  • Porsche Taycan has a wheelbase 311 mm (12.2 in) shorter than Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Blue solid line: Mercedes-Benz EQS; orange dashed line: Porsche Taycan. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

Mercedes-Benz EQS is 5,276 mm (207.7 in) long and 1,509 mm (59.4 in) high, with a wheelbase of 3,211 mm (126.4 in). Porsche Taycan is 4,963 mm (195.4 in) long and 1,379 mm (54.3 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm (114.2 in).

Front view size comparison of Mercedes-Benz EQS and Porsche Taycan
  • Porsche Taycan is 41 mm (1.6 in) wider than Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Blue solid line: Mercedes-Benz EQS; orange dashed line: Porsche Taycan.

Mercedes-Benz EQS is 1,925 mm (75.8 in) wide and 1,509 mm (59.4 in) high. Porsche Taycan is 1,966 mm (77.4 in) wide and 1,379 mm (54.3 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of Mercedes-Benz EQS and Porsche Taycan
Blue solid line: Mercedes-Benz EQS; orange dashed line: Porsche Taycan.

Mercedes-Benz EQS is 1,925 mm (75.8 in) wide and 1,509 mm (59.4 in) high. Porsche Taycan is 1,966 mm (77.4 in) wide and 1,379 mm (54.3 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification Mercedes-Benz EQS Porsche Taycan
Price
Base priceUnited States US$101,450Better value on this metricexcl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Mercedes-Benz EQSUS$111,900excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Porsche Taycan
Base priceCanada Neither car has a price listed for Canada yet.
Base priceUnited Kingdom Neither car has a price listed for United Kingdom yet.
Base priceAustralia Neither car has a price listed for Australia yet.
Base priceGermany Neither car has a price listed for Germany yet.
Base priceNetherlands Neither car has a price listed for Netherlands yet.
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance Neither car has a price listed for France yet.
Base priceSpain €125,605incl. taxChecked . Source for Spain, Mercedes-Benz EQS Not listed
Base priceItaly Neither car has a price listed for Italy yet.
Base priceBelgium Not listed €104,932incl. taxChecked . Source for Belgium, Porsche Taycan
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland Not listed €111,246incl. taxChecked . Source for Ireland, Porsche Taycan
Base priceSweden SEK 1,178,000incl. taxChecked . Source for Sweden, Mercedes-Benz EQS Not listed
Base priceDenmark DKK 995,000incl. taxChecked . Source for Denmark, Mercedes-Benz EQS Not listed
Base priceSwitzerland CHF 142,200incl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, Mercedes-Benz EQS Not listed
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States US$3.89per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price US$5.58per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada CA$1.58per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price CA$2.26per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £5.47per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price £7.85per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia A$4.37per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price A$6.28per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €4.77per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price €6.86per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €3.22per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price €4.62per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway NOK 29.36per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price NOK 42.19per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €3.28per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price €4.71per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €3.31per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price €4.75per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €4.14per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price €5.95per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €4.72per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price €6.77per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €4.30per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price €6.18per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €5.11per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price €7.34per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden SEK 43.58per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price SEK 62.61per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark DKK 23.41per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price DKK 33.63per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland CHF 3.93per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price CHF 5.64per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price
Dimensions
Length 5,276 mm (207.7 in)4,963 mm (195.4 in)
Width 1,925 mm (75.8 in)1,966 mm (77.4 in)
Height 1,509 mm (59.4 in)1,379 mm (54.3 in)
Wheelbase 3,211 mm (126.4 in)2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Curb weight 2,530 kg2,530 kg (5,578 lb) Not available
Performance
Power 300 kW (402 hp)320 kW (429 hp)Better value on this metric
Torque 504 Nm372 lb-ft (504 Nm) Not available
0-60 mph 5.7 s Not available
Battery and charging
Usable battery 122 kWhBetter value on this metric97 kWh
Range 575 mi (WLTP)925 km (WLTP)318 mi (EPA)512 km (EPA)
DC charging, peak 350 kW Not available
Charge 10 to 80% 27 min Not available
Practicality
Seats 5Better value on this metric4

Mercedes-Benz EQS

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Porsche Taycan

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . configurator.porsche.com compare.porsche.com www.porsche.com newsroom.porsche.com www.porsche.com

Source detailsUS body 195.4 in, 54.3 in, 114.2 in. https://www.porsche.com/usa/models/taycan/taycan-models/taycan/ -> power_kw "www.porsche.com/gtr21 320 kW / 429 hp". https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2025/innovation/porsche-e-performance-emotion-40313.html -> battery_usable_kwh "105 kWh (gross) and 97 kWh net" (net, Amendment 2). https://www.porsche.com/usa/models/taycan/taycan-range -> range_epa_km "MY27 Taycan 318 mi" (318 mi x 1.609344 = 511.8 km).

Test cycles differ (WLTP and EPA), so these rows are not compared.

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