Mercedes C class 2021 vs Porsche Taycan 2019
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 680 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 3.2 seconds | |
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Porsche Taycan is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 510 HP less power than Porsche Taycan, whereas torque is 600 NM less than Porsche Taycan. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 25.2 kWh/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 12.20 € | 7.60 € | |
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| Range per fill-up: | 610 km in combined cycle | 416 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Taycan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes C class is 21 cm shorter than the Porsche Taycan, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 366 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Porsche Taycan may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Porsche Taycan, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`250 kg | 2`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`550 kg | 2`305 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 700 kg | 565 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Porsche Taycan. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 44 800 | 88 000 | |
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