Porsche
Taycan
4/6 winsEx-showroom₹1.70–2.70Cr
On-road₹1.75Cr
TaycanvsEQS
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EQS
2/6 winsEx-showroom₹1.55–1.55Cr
On-road₹1.60Cr
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Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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EQS
EQS leads on price and range. Taycan is the closest alternative, ahead on range added per charging stop and acceleration.
On-road priceLower is better
Taycan₹1.75Cr
EQS₹1.60CrBest in this comparison
Claimed range
Taycan705 km
EQS857 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
Taycan14.9 kWh/100 km
EQS12.6 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
TaycanNot published
EQSNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Taycan18 minBest in this comparison
EQS31 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
TaycanNot rated
EQS5 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
TaycanEQS
Claimed range
Taycan705km
EQSBest in this comparison857km
On-road priceDelhi
Taycan₹1.75Cr
EQSBest in this comparison₹1.60Cr
Battery
Taycan105kWh
EQS107.8kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
TaycanBest in this comparison18min
EQS31min
0–100 km/hlower is better
TaycanBest in this comparison2.8s
EQS4.4s
Power
TaycanNot published
EQS400kW
Boot space
TaycanNot published
EQSNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
TaycanNot rated
EQS5 ★ Euro NCAP
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Taycan 3EQS 2Tie / no winner 3
Value
EQS
₹1.60Cr — ₹15.45L less on-road than the Taycan.
Range
EQS
857 km — 152 km more claimed range than the Taycan.
Efficiency
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.
Performance
Taycan
2.8 s — 1.6 s quicker to 100 km/h than the EQS.
DC fast charging
Taycan
411 km — 121 km more range per 15-minute stop than the EQS.
Home charging
Taycan
9 h — 1 h faster to a full AC charge than the EQS.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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EQS
Taycan 0%EQS 100%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹1.60Cr
- Best in this comparisonBest range here: 857 km
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Taycan493–564km
EQSBest in this comparison600–686km
EQS should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
TaycanBest in this comparison411km / 15 min
EQS290km / 15 min
Taycan adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Taycan78km / hour
EQSBest in this comparison86km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — EQS soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Taycan₹1.40/km
EQS₹1.18/km
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Taycan₹24,849
EQSBest in this comparison₹18,639
You pay the least for each km of range with the EQS.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
TaycanNot published
EQSNot published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsTaycan
₹1.76Cr
EQS
₹1.61Cr
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
Taycan₹2,94,337Loan ₹1,40,14,800 · interest ₹36,45,413
EQSBest in this comparison₹2,68,379Loan ₹1,27,78,800 · interest ₹33,23,915
The EQS costs ₹25,958 less a month than the Taycan.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Taycan₹1,680₹1.40/km
EQS₹1,419₹1.18/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹82,207 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Taycan | EQS |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,70,00,000 | ₹1,55,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹5,10,000 | ₹4,65,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹1,75,18,500 | ₹1,59,73,500 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
TaycanEQS
Taycan not drawn — length, height or wheelbase not published.
Length
—
5,216 mm
Width
—
1,926 mm
Height
—
1,512 mm
Wheelbase
—
3,210 mm
Ground clearance
—
—
Boot space
—
—
Full specifications
Every published number.
TaycanEQS
SpecificationTaycanEQS
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi105 kWh (gross)107.8 kWh (usable)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei705 km857 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi14.9 kWh/100km12.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i18 minBest in this comparison31 min
AC Home Charging (full)9 hrBest in this comparison10 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 5 differ
PowerNot published400 kW
TorqueNot published858 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h2.8sBest in this comparison4.4s
Top Speed260 km/hBest in this comparison210 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutNot publishedAWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 4 differ
LengthNot published5216 mm
WidthNot published1926 mm
HeightNot published1512 mm
WheelbaseNot published3210 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot publishedNot published
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 1 differ
NCAP RatingiNot published5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2021)
AirbagsNot publishedNot published
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Porsche Taycan
- +Pro: 800V architecture, 320kW DC charging
- +Pro: 705 km range on the base RWD
- +Pro: Up to 260 km/h top speed on Turbo
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹1.75Cr)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (705 km)
- −Con: No current crash-test rating
Mercedes-Benz EQS
- +Pro: 857 km ARAI range — the highest of any EV on sale in India
- +Pro: Dual-motor 4MATIC AWD
- +Pro: Locally assembled in Pune
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (31 min)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (4.4 s)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (10 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Taycan or EQS?
The EQS claims the most at 857 km, followed by the Taycan (705 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The EQS has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹1.60Cr — ₹15.45L less than the Taycan.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Taycan adds the most range — about 411 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 18 min). On a home AC charger the Taycan is quickest to full, at 9 hours.