Mercedes-Benz
EQS SUV
Porsche
Taycan
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Porsche Taycan: 2024 Comparison
The short answer
Based on available data, the Porsche Taycan comes out ahead of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV on power. Check the specs table and owner sentiment below for the full comparison before deciding between the two. Both are covered by real owner reports on CarWizz.
Specs side by side
What owners say
EQS SUV
Overall
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between strong praise for luxury, comfort, and refinement, and significant criticism for exterior styling, software/electronic bugs, and rapid depreciation. The vehicle is consistently described as exceptionally quiet, smooth, and possessing a luxurious, well-built interior, often cited as the most comfortable and refined electric SUV available. However, the exterior design is frequently criticized as bland, frumpy, or ugly.
Best version to buy
EQS 580 trim level, particularly when fully loaded. The higher power output of the 580 is noted as providing adequate performance, addressing criticisms of the lower-powered 450 models feeling underpowered.
Known issues
- ⚠Software and electronic glitches: Infotainment screen failures (Hyperscreen not turning on), system freezes, buggy interfaces, and recalls for software errors causing potential loss of drive power. Frequency: very frequent.
- ⚠Rapid depreciation: Severe loss in value, enabling deep discounts on new and nearly-new vehicles but negatively impacting original buyers. Frequency: very frequent.
- ⚠Exterior styling criticism: Described as bland, frumpy, ugly, or unappealing, particularly in comparison to competitors. Frequency: very frequent.
Taycan
Overall
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between driving experience and ownership reliability. The vehicle is universally praised for its exceptional driving dynamics, handling, and performance, described as "the best road-legal e-car thus far," "elegant and great fun to drive," and a "very good sports car." Owners highlight its rock-stable high-speed stability, insanely good road grip, and the significant benefit of its two-speed gearbox. The instant torque and direct, responsive EV driving experience are frequently cited as major positives, with some stating it has "ruined me for gas." However, this is heavily counterbalanced by very frequent and severe criticisms regarding reliability, software, and service.
Best version to buy
Insufficient owner data available to declare a consensus "best" version. Discussions mention various trims (4S, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo GT) with different performance levels.
Known issues
- ⚠Major reliability and component failures: including transmission replacement, rear differential replacement, heater replacement, and high-voltage battery replacement (with a cited out-of-warranty cost of approximately $52,000).
- ⚠Software and infotainment bugs: system freezes, slow response, navigation failures, profile memory issues, charge planner glitches, Android Auto/CarPlay connectivity problems, and lack of software updates for older model years.
- ⚠Poor software support and updates: manufacturer does not update older model years to newer software versions, leaving navigation systems broken for extended periods (e.g., 8 months in Europe for 2020-2024 models). Frequency: very frequent.
The verdict
The Porsche Taycan is the better choice for most buyers.
It has more power on its best-equipped version than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, based on the data above. If efficiency matters more to you than outright power, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is worth a closer look instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more reliable, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or the Porsche Taycan?
Owner reports show similar reliability sentiment for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and the Porsche Taycan. Check the known issues listed above for specific differences between the two.
Which is better for families, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or the Porsche Taycan?
Both seat a similar number of passengers based on our data. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is classed as a SUV, the Porsche Taycan as a Sedan, which affects cargo space and ride height for family use.
Which has better fuel economy, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or the Porsche Taycan?
Fuel consumption data is limited for one or both models. Check the specs table above for the figures available on each catalogued version.
Which is cheaper to maintain, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or the Porsche Taycan?
Exact maintenance costs aren't in our data, but owner reports mention cost-related concerns more often for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV than the Porsche Taycan. See the known issues comparison above.