Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance vs Porsche Taycan

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance starts from $189,900 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Taycan opens at $181,200. That makes the Porsche Taycan the more affordable entry point by $8,700.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $208,890 and $199,320 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance features a 11.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Taycan gets a 10.9-inch display and 16.8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Burmester audio that you will not find on the Porsche Taycan. The Porsche Taycan counters with Apple CarPlay, V2L and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance gets nappa leather upholstery while the Porsche Taycan offers leather.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance uses a Hybrid producing 500kW and 1020Nm of torque, sent through a 9-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.4 seconds.

The Porsche Taycan responds with a Electric making 300kW and 410Nm, paired to a 2-speed auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance has the clear power advantage at 500kW vs 300kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 6.1kWh (Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance) vs 89kWh (Porsche Taycan).

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance measures 4,842mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 121mm shorter than the Porsche Taycan at 4,963mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Taycan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 280L in the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance and 407L in the Porsche Taycan, giving the Porsche Taycan a 127L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance seats 5 vs 4.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Taycan). The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance has longer coverage.