Porsche Taycan vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

The Porsche Taycan starts from $181,200 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS opens at $209,900. That makes the Porsche Taycan the more affordable entry point by $28,700.

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 $199,320 and $230,890 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 Porsche Taycan features a 10.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 16.8-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

Interior trim differs: the Porsche Taycan gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQS offers nappa leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Porsche Taycan and 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQS.

The Porsche Taycan uses a Electric producing 300kW and 410Nm of torque, sent through a 2-speed auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS responds with a Electric making 245kW and 568Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.2 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: 89kWh (Porsche Taycan) vs 107.8kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQS), giving WLTP ranges of 468km and 708km. DC fast charging peaks at 270kW (Porsche Taycan) vs 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS).

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

Boot space is 407L in the Porsche Taycan and 610L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS, 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: 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Taycan) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz EQS). The Mercedes-Benz EQS has longer coverage.