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Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.

Wins 2/19

Mercedes-Benz

EQS
Not yet rated

₹1.55 - 1.55Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹1.60Cr

Range
857 km
Battery
107.8 kWh
Fast Charge
31 min
VS
Wins 4/19

Porsche

Taycan
Not yet rated

₹1.70 - 2.70Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹1.75Cr

Range
705 km
Battery
105 kWh
Fast Charge
18 min
VS
Taycan wins 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

EQS

Longest Range

EQS

Fastest Charging

Taycan

Lowest Running Cost

EQS

Editor's Pick

Taycan

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueEQS
  • Longest RangeEQS
  • Fastest ChargingTaycan
  • Lowest Running CostEQS
  • Editor's PickTaycan

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • Mercedes-Benz107.8 kWh (usable)
  • Porsche105 kWh (gross)

Range

  • Mercedes-Benz857 km
  • Porsche705 km

Power

  • Mercedes-Benz400 kW
  • PorscheNot available

Torque

  • Mercedes-Benz858 Nm (at motor)
  • PorscheNot available

Top Speed

  • Mercedes-Benz210 km/h
  • Porsche260 km/h

Acceleration

  • Mercedes-Benz4.4s (0-100)
  • Porsche2.8s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • Mercedes-Benz31 min (10-80%)
  • Porsche18 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • Mercedes-Benz12.6 kWh/100km
  • Porsche14.9 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.

ComponentEQSTaycan
Ex-showroom Price₹1,55,00,000₹1,70,00,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹4,65,000₹5,10,000
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹1,59,73,500₹1,75,18,500

Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.

EMI Calculator

Loan amount: ₹1,27,78,800

Monthly EMI

₹2,68,379

Total Interest

₹33,23,915

Total Cost

₹1,92,97,415

Battery

Specification comparison of EQS, Taycan
SpecificationEQSTaycan
Battery Capacity107.8 kWh (usable)105 kWh (gross)
Range857 km705 km

Charging

Specification comparison of EQS, Taycan
SpecificationEQSTaycan
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)31 min18 min(winner)
AC Home Charging (full)10 hr9 hr(winner)

Performance

Specification comparison of EQS, Taycan
SpecificationEQSTaycan
Power400 kWNot available
Torque858 Nm (at motor)Not available
0-100 km/h4.4s2.8s(winner)
Top Speed210 km/h260 km/h(winner)
Drive LayoutAWDNot available

Ownership Cost

Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.

ComponentEQSTaycan
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹14,491₹17,157
Annual Insurance (est.)₹4,65,000₹5,10,000
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot available
Battery WarrantyNot availableNot available
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹1,79,05,954₹1,96,44,287

Running Cost

Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.

Charging Cost Calculator

Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.

Monthly Cost

₹1,545

Yearly Cost

₹18,544

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹82,256

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹55,056

Dimensions

Specification comparison of EQS, Taycan
SpecificationEQSTaycan
Length5216 mmNot available
Width1926 mmNot available
Height1512 mmNot available
Wheelbase3210 mmNot available

Safety

Specification comparison of EQS, Taycan
SpecificationEQSTaycan
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2021)Not available

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

EQS

High Tech Silver

Taycan

Crayon

Pros & Cons

Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.

EQS

Pros

  • 857 km ARAI range — the highest of any EV on sale in India
  • Dual-motor 4MATIC AWD
  • Locally assembled in Pune

Cons

  • Lower top speed than the Taycan
  • Higher acceleration than the Taycan
  • Higher charging time than the Taycan
  • Higher ac home charging (full) than the Taycan

Taycan

Pros

  • 800V architecture, 320kW DC charging
  • 705 km range on the base RWD
  • Up to 260 km/h top speed on Turbo

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the EQS
  • Lower range than the EQS

Expert Verdict

A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.

EQS

The EQS leads on ex-showroom (starting), range. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.

Taycan

The Taycan leads on top speed, acceleration, charging time. Best suited for buyers who prioritize top speed over the alternatives here.

Ratings

Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.

EQS

Overall

6.4

Performance

4.0

Charging

0.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

Taycan

Overall

5.0

Performance

10.0

Charging

10.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

Owner Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

EQS

Taycan

Related News

Launches, software updates and coverage for the vehicles compared here.

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Which one should you buy?

EQS

Best ValueBest RangeBest Family EV

Taycan

Best PerformanceBest Highway EVBest Premium EV