Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Porsche Taycan

The Mercedes-Benz EQS starts from $209,900 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Taycan opens at $156,300. That makes the Porsche Taycan the more affordable entry point by $53,600.

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 $230,890 and $171,930 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.

Both the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Porsche Taycan hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Mercedes-Benz EQS packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Porsche Taycan.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. The Mercedes-Benz EQS adds a 360-degree camera that the Porsche Taycan misses.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Burmester audio and ambient lighting 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.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS uses a Electric producing 245kW and 568Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.2 seconds.

The Porsche Taycan responds with a Electric making 300kW and 345Nm, paired to a 2-speed auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Taycan has the clear power advantage at 300kW vs 245kW. In the real-world sprint, the Porsche Taycan is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 107.8kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQS) vs 79.2kWh (Porsche Taycan), giving WLTP ranges of 708km and 503km. DC fast charging peaks at 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS) vs 270kW (Porsche Taycan).

The Mercedes-Benz EQS measures 5,216mm long on a 3,210mm wheelbase, 253mm longer than the Porsche Taycan at 4,963mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 610L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS and 407L in the Porsche Taycan, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS a 203L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQS 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 EQS) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Taycan). The Mercedes-Benz EQS has longer coverage.