Porsche Taycan 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2021

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Porsche Taycan
2019 -
Mercedes C class
2021 -
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: Electric1.5 Petrol

Performance

Power: 680 HP170 HP
Torque: 850 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.2 seconds8.6 seconds
Porsche Taycan is more dynamic to drive.
Porsche Taycan engine produces 510 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 600 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Porsche Taycan reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 25.2 kWh/100km6.5 l/100km
Fuel cost per 100km: 7.60 € 12.20 €
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Electricity€/kWhPetrol€/l
Range per fill-up: 416 km in combined cycle610 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: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Ground clearance: 128 mm (5 inches)97 mm (3.8 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: 4.96 m4.75 m
Width: 1.97 m1.82 m
Height: 1.38 m1.45 m
Porsche Taycan is larger, but lower.
Porsche Taycan is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 14 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Taycan is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 366 litres455 litres
Mercedes C class has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Porsche Taycan uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Porsche Taycan is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Porsche Taycan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: 2`870 kg2`250 kg
Net weight:2`305 kg1`550 kg
Load capacity:565 kg700 kg
Porsche Taycan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Average price (€): 88 00044 800
Pros and Cons: Porsche Taycan has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • higher ground clearance
Mercedes C klase has
  • more mileage per fill-up
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
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