2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS vs 2022 Porsche Taycan

Power and performance are hallmarks of the popular, all-electric 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale – but it is not without some impressive competitors. Find out what makes the Mercedes-Benz EQS a great option for drivers in search of an electric vehicle in this 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS vs 2022 Porsche Taycan comparison.

A premium luxury sedan with a high-performance electric powertrain, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS is available in two standard grades – EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC® – with a price tag that starts at $102,310*. Available Premium Trim, Exclusive Trim and Pinnacle Trim packages allow luxury car shoppers to customize the Mercedes-Benz EQS to fit their lifestyle. Porsche Taycan entries are available in five standard grades – Base, 4S, GTS, Turbo and Turbo S.

Differences Between the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS and 2022 Porsche Taycan

Luxury and performance go hand in hand when you get behind the wheel of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS in the Phoenix area. When it comes to performance, the Mercedes-Benz EQS provides a potent combination of power, performance and electric range that make it stand apart from its competitor in this 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS vs 2022 Porsche Taycan comparison created by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale.

Mercedes-Benz EQS variants provide drivers with a pair of electric powertrains that feature a Lithium-Ion 107.8-kWh battery pack and a single-speed transmission. The single-motor Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ will manufacture 329 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque with a 350-mile electric driving range. Drivers in search of more power can opt for the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC® with a pair of high-output electric motors that will manufacture 516 horsepower and 631 pound-feet of torque with 4MATIC® AWD and a range of 340 miles that the Porsche Taycan cannot match.

Built for speed – and only speed – the Porsche Taycan will provide an impressive list of powertrain options that fall short when you explore the electric driving range. Porsche Taycan entries come standard with a 79-kWh battery pack that can be upgraded with the 93-kWh Performance Battery Plus. The Porsche Taycan 4S possesses the best range in the lineup with a 227-mile range and up to 482 horsepower with the 93-kWh Performance Battery Plus. Potential drivers who are drawn to power and performance can opt for the Porsche Taycan Turbo S with 750 horsepower in overboost mode – but with a massive price tag that starts at $185,000 and a lackluster range of 201 miles.

Phoenix-area car shoppers who have their sights set on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS will discover an impressive level of luxury and technology that its all-electric Porsche counterpart cannot match. Infotainment in the entry-level Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ is provided by a standard 12.8-inch central OLED Touchscreen Portrait Display and a 12.3-inch instrument cluster with access to wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC® takes entertainment to the next level with a 17.7-inch central OLED touchscreen display, a 12.3-inch passenger OLED touchscreen display and a 12.3-inch instrument cluster. Additional highlights include standard heated and cooled front seats, 64-color ambient interior lighting, Augmented Reality Navigation, a Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System and a panorama sunroof.

Contact the Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale team to get behind the wheel of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS today!
 
^{*Base MSRP excludes transportation and handling charges, destination charges, taxes, title, registration, preparation and documentary fees, tags, labor and installation charges, insurance, and optional equipment, products, packages and accessories. Actual vehicle price may vary by Dealer.}