Comparison between:
- 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 AMG Line
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Electric Art Advanced Plus
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S | 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 AMG Line | 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Electric Art Advanced Plus | |
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| Model alias | 4S 79 kWh | - | - |
| Trim | 4S | AMG Line | Electric Art Advanced Plus |
| Model year | 2020 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | USD 106,410 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 83,367 (UK, Oct 2019) | - | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | White Black Frozen Blue Metallic Carrara White Metallic Jet Black Metallic Volcano Grey Metallic Dolomite Silver Metallic Gentian Blue Metallic Mamba Green Metallic Carmine Red | Night Black Patagonia Red Mountain Gray Digital White Cosmos Black Denim Blue Iridium Silver Mountain Gray Magno Rose Gold Polar White | Patagonia Red Mountain Gray Digital White Cosmos Black Denim Blue Iridium Silver Mountain Gray Magno Rose Gold |
| Interior colors | Black Black-ChalkBeige Black-Bordeaux Red Graphite Blue Black-Slate Grey Basalt Black Truffle Brown Basalt Black-Atacama Beige | Black Rose Gold / Titanium Gray Macchiato Beige / Black Cyber Cut Blue | Black Rose Gold / Titanium Gray Macchiato Beige / Black Cyber Cut Blue |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.4 in 4963 mm | 175.7 in 4463 mm | 175.7 in 4463 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 84.4 in 2144 mm | 79.5 in 2020 mm | 79.5 in 2020 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.4 in 1966 mm | 72.2 in 1834 mm | 72.2 in 1834 mm |
| Height | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 107.4 in 2729 mm | 107.4 in 2729 mm |
| Front track | 67.3 in 1709 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Rear track | 66.7 in 1694 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Clearance | - | 7.9 in 200 mm | 7.9 in 200 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 40.8 in 1037 mm | 40.8 in 1037 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.6 in 955 mm | 37.6 in 955 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 57.3 in 1456 mm | 57.3 in 1456 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 57.2 in 1454 mm | 57.2 in 1454 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 55.9 in 1419 mm | 55.9 in 1419 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 54.8 in 1393 mm | 54.8 in 1393 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 26.2 in 666 mm | 26.2 in 666 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 27.3 in 693 mm | 27.3 in 693 mm |
| Trunk volume | 407.0 l 14.37 ft3 0.41 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1320.0 l 46.62 ft3 1.32 m3 | 1320.0 l 46.62 ft3 1.32 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 81.0 l 2.86 ft3 0.08 m3 | - | - |
| Curb weight | 4717.89 lb 2140 kg | 4497.43 lb 2040 kg | 4497.43 lb 2040 kg |
| Payload | 1631.42 lb 740 kg | 947.99 lb 430 kg | 947.99 lb 430 kg |
| GVWR | 6349.31 lb 2880 kg | 5445.42 lb 2470 kg | 5445.42 lb 2470 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Maximum permissible roof load - 75 kg Frontal area - 2.33 m² Cd x A - 0.513 m² Approach/departure angles - 11.2 / 14.3 degrees | Curb weight without driver - 1965 kg Front overhang - 913 mm Rear overhang - 821 mm Towing capacity braked and unbraked - 750 kg | Curb weight without driver - 1965 kg Front overhang - 913 mm Rear overhang - 821 mm Towing capacity braked and unbraked - 750 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Porsche | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 140 kW 187.7 hp 190.3 ps | 140 kW 187.7 hp 190.3 ps |
| Torque | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb | 375 Nm 38.2 kgm 276.6 ft-lb | 375 Nm 38.2 kgm 276.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus | - | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Porsche | - | - |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | - | - |
| Location | Rear | - | - |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | - | - |
| Torque | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | - | No | No |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus | - | - |
| Additional features | Overboost total maximum power with Launch Control - 390 kW Overboost total maximum torque with Launch Control - 640 Nm | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.10 s | 8.90 s | 8.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.80 s | - | - |
| Additional information | Acceleration 0-99 mph (0-160 km/h) with Launch Control - 6.9 s Acceleration 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) with Launch Control - 10.6 s | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km WLTP: 290.0 mi / 466.7 km | WLTP: 259.1 mi / 417.0 km | WLTP: 261.6 mi / 421.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 24.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 22.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 25.7 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 18.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 18 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | - | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m 36.75 ft | 11.4 m 37.40 ft | 11.4 m 37.40 ft |
| Additional information | Also available with rear-axle steering (RAS) with power steering plus Steering ratio - 15.5:1 (centre position) to 9.3:1 Steering ratio (RAS) - 14.2:1 (centre position) to 9.3:1 Turning circle (RAS) - 10.4 m | - | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | - | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Additional information | Front-axle - single-speed automatic transmission Rear-axle - two-speed dog-ring automatic transmission Electric all-wheel drive with adjustable momentum distribution | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Air springs | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Multi-link Air springs | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Additional information | - | Lowered Comfort Chassis Optional Adjustable Dampers | Lowered Comfort Chassis Optional Adjustable Dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Red callipers Front brakes diameter - 360 mm Front brakes thickness - 36 mm Rear brakes diameter - 358 mm Rear brakes thickness - 28 mm Grey cast iron rotors internally vented 6-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the front 4-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the rear | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET50 10Jx19 ET47 | 7.5Jx19 7.5Jx18H ET2 8.5Jx20 | 7.5Jx19 7.5Jx18H ET2 8.5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/55R19 103Y 275/45R19 108Y | 235/45R20 235/50R19 235/55R18 | 235/45R20 235/50R19 235/55R18 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE | LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 79.2 kWh | 66.5 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Number of cells | 336 | 200 | 200 |
| Number of modules | 28 | 5 | 5 |
| Voltage | 800 V | 420 V | 420 V |
| Weight | 1221.36 lb 554 kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - | - |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 71 kWh | Nominal capacity - 187.5 Ah | Nominal capacity - 187.5 Ah |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 225 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 100 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 100 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | - | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging at 225 kW, 0:17-0:21 DC charging at 50 kW, 1:16-1:35 AC charging at 11 kW, 7:12 | DC fast charging, 0:30 Wallbox, 5:45 | DC fast charging, 0:30 Wallbox, 5:45 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Storage package (O) 3-point automatic seat belts with pre-tentioners (S) Active bonnet system (S) Auto hold function (S) Brake pad wear indicator (S) Collision and brake assist (S) Cruise control including adaptive speed limiter (O) Curtain airbags along entire roof frame and side windows from A-pillar to C-pillar (S) Doors with integrated side impact protection (S) Driver personalisation (S) Electric parking brake (S) Full-size airbags for driver and front passenger (S) HoneLink (Garage Door Opener) (O) Immobiliser with remote central locking, alarm system with radar-based interior surveillance (S) Integrated Porsche 4D chassis control (S) ISOFIX (S) Keyless start (S) Knee airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Keeping Assist including Traffic Sign Recognition (O) Manual adjustment of seat belt height for driver and front passenger seats (S) Multi-collision brake (S) Night View Assist (O) ParkAssist (front and rear) with visual and audible warning (O) Porsche Intelligent Range Manager (S) Porsche Recuperation Management (PRM) (S) Porsche Stability Management (PSM) vehicle stability system with ABS (S) Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) (S) Porsche Traction Management (PTM) (S) Porsche Vehicle Tracking System Plus (S) Range Mode for the activation of efficiency-orientated settings (S) Roll-over detection for activation of curtain airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners (S) Seat belt warning system for all seats (S) Side airbags in front (S) Side airbags in rear compartment (O) Sport Mode for the activation of dynamic performance settings including Launch Control (S) Tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) (S) 10.9-inch curved display (S) Centre Console with Direct Touch Control (S) Digital radio (S) Passenger display (O) Porsche Communication Management for navigation, voice control, audio (S) Porsche Connect with Apple CarPlay (S) 14 x speakers with BOSE Surround Sound System and 710 Watts output (O) 21 x speakers with Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System (O) 2 x USB-C charge ports and 12V electric socket in the rear (S) 2 x USB-C connectivity and charge ports and a 12V electric socket in the centre console (S) Active carbon fine dust filter (S) Advanced climate control (2-zone) (S) Advanced climate control (4-zone) (O) Ioniser (O) Parking Pre-climatisation including pre-conditioning of the battery (S) Thermally insulated glass all round (S) Heat pump (S) 180way ekectric Adaptive Sports Seats with memory package (O) 60:40 rear bench split (S) 8-way electric seats (front) (S) Comfort front seats (14-way electric) with memory package (O) Integrated front headrests (S) Rear seats with 2 seats in single-seat look (S) Seat heating (front and rear) (O) Seat heating (front) (O) Seat massage function (front seats, with ventilation) (O) Seat ventilation (front) (O) Two integrated cupholders, front and rear (S) Heated stearing wheel (O) Auto-deploying door habdles (S) Heated rear screen with auto-off function (S) Panoramic roof, fixed glass (O) Privacy glass (O) Sun visors for driver and front passenger (S) Thermally and noise insulated glass (O) Windscreen wiper system including rain sensor and washer jets (S) Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors (O) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, aspherical on driver's side (S) 4-point LED daytime running lights (S) Automatic headlight activation including 'Welcome Home' lighting (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger (S) LED interior lighting concept (O) LED Matrix headlights (O) Light strip (S) Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) (S) Third brake light (S) Smooth finish leather (S) | Aluminum roof rails (S) AMG Line Exterior (S) Center console storage compartment with cover (S) Double cup holder (S) Driver reflective vests (S) EASY-PACK-load securing kit (S) Electric Art Exterior (O) Glove compartment with lighting (S) Lapse of RoofRails (S) Progressive Exterior (S) Towbar with ESP Stabilization Function (S) 360° Camera (O) Acoustic vehicle indicator (S) Active Brake Assist (S) Active distance assistant DISTRONIC with control assistant (O) Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC (S) Adaptive brake lights flash during emergency braking (S) Adaptive braking with Hold function (S) Airbags for driver and passenger (S) Anti-lock brakes ABS (S) Anti-spin (ASR) (S) Automatic ignition of headlamps (S) Automatic Speed Adaptation (O) Blind spot assistant (S) Central locking with internal switch, automatic locking (S) Collision sensor with automatic unlocking (S) Cruise Control (S) Distronic Plus with Steering Assistant (O) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic key with chrome details (S) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (S) Hands-free access (O) ISOFIX child seat mounts in the outer rear seats (S) Knee airbag for driver (S) Pedestrian protection (Active hood) (S) Rear view camera (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Sideairbags rear (O) Speed-dependent power steering (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traffic Sign Assist (S) URBAN GUARD Alarm Pack Plus (O) 10.25" Media Displays (S) 12V socket in the luggage compartment (S) 4G Communication module (S) Advanced Soundsystem (S) DAB + digital radio (S) Dashboard with multifunction display (S) EQ Remote and Navigation Services (S) Fully Digital Instruments (S) Head-up Display (O) Indicator lever with one-touch function (S) KEYLESS-GO (S) Live Traffic Information (S) MBUX Augmented Reality (S) MBUX incl. Touchpad (S) MBUX Interior Assistant (O) Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System (S) Mercedes-Benz Navigation (S) Outside temperature meter (S) Remote and Charging Services Plus (S) Remote and Charging Services Premium (O) Reversing camera (S) Smartphone Integration Package (S) Trip computer (S) 2 x USB sockets in the back seat (S) Wireless charging (S) 2-zone THERMOTRONIC Automatic Climate (S) 3-point seat belts including manually height-adjustable belts (S) 4-Way Lumber Support front seats (S) 40/20/40 split rear seats (S) Air-conditioned front seats (O) Electric Memory Seat driver (S) Electric Memory Seat front passenger (S) Front Multi-contour seats with massage function (O) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable headrests (S) Seat comfort package with extendable seat cushion (S) DIRECT-SELECT Shift Levers on the steering wheel (S) Gear shift levers on the steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel with black nappa leather (S) Multifunction sport steering wheel with flat bottom in nappa leather (S) Nappa Leather Sports Steering Wheel / DINAMICA Microfiber (O) Dark-toned glass rear (O) Electric tailgate (S) Heated rear window with timer (S) Heated window washer system (S) Light and visibility package (S) Night Package (S) Panoramic sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sunshades with illuminated mirrors (S) Electrically retractable side mirrors (O) Electronically adjustable side mirrors (S) Exterior mirror on driver's side and interior mirror aut. blendless (O) 3rd brake light with LED technology (S) Adaptive High Beam Assistant (S) Ambient lighting (S) Exterior lighting with logo projection (S) LED High Performance headlights (S) LED taillights with LED light band (S) AMG velour floor mats (S) Artificial leather ARTICO / DINAMICA microfibre (S) Roof Cover - Black Fabric (S) | Aluminum roof rails (S) Center console storage compartment with cover (S) Double cup holder (S) Driver reflective vests (S) EASY-PACK-load securing kit (S) Electric Art Exterior (S) Glove compartment with lighting (S) Lapse of RoofRails (S) Towbar with ESP Stabilization Function (S) 360° Camera (O) Acoustic vehicle indicator (S) Active Brake Assist (S) Active distance assistant DISTRONIC with control assistant (O) Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC (S) Adaptive brake lights flash during emergency braking (S) Adaptive braking with Hold function (S) Airbags for driver and passenger (S) Anti-lock brakes ABS (S) Anti-spin (ASR) (S) Automatic ignition of headlamps (S) Automatic Speed Adaptation (O) Blind spot assistant (S) Central locking with internal switch, automatic locking (S) Collision sensor with automatic unlocking (S) Cruise Control (S) Distronic Plus with Steering Assistant (O) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic key with chrome details (S) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (S) Hands-free access (O) ISOFIX child seat mounts in the outer rear seats (S) Knee airbag for driver (S) Pedestrian protection (Active hood) (S) Rear view camera (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Sideairbags rear (O) Speed-dependent power steering (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traffic Sign Assist (S) URBAN GUARD Alarm Pack Plus (O) 10.25" Media Displays (S) 12V socket in the luggage compartment (S) 4G Communication module (S) Advanced Soundsystem (S) DAB + digital radio (S) Dashboard with multifunction display (S) EQ Remote and Navigation Services (S) Fully Digital Instruments (S) Head-up Display (O) Indicator lever with one-touch function (S) KEYLESS-GO (S) Live Traffic Information (S) MBUX Augmented Reality (S) MBUX incl. Touchpad (S) MBUX Interior Assistant (O) Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System (S) Mercedes-Benz Navigation (S) Outside temperature meter (S) Remote and Charging Services Plus (S) Remote and Charging Services Premium (O) Reversing camera (S) Smartphone Integration Package (S) Trip computer (S) 2 x USB sockets in the back seat (S) Wireless charging (S) 2-zone THERMOTRONIC Automatic Climate (S) 3-point seat belts including manually height-adjustable belts (S) 4-Way Lumber Support front seats (S) 40/20/40 split rear seats (S) Air-conditioned front seats (O) Electric Memory Seat driver (S) Electric Memory Seat front passenger (S) Front Multi-contour seats with massage function (O) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable headrests (S) Seat comfort package with extendable seat cushion (S) DIRECT-SELECT Shift Levers on the steering wheel (O) Gear shift levers on the steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel with black nappa leather (S) Multifunction sport steering wheel with flat bottom in nappa leather (O) Multifunction steering wheel in leather (S) Nappa Leather Sports Steering Wheel / DINAMICA Microfiber (O) Dark-toned glass rear (O) Electric tailgate (S) Heated rear window with timer (S) Heated window washer system (S) Light and visibility package (S) Night Package (O) Panoramic sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sunshades with illuminated mirrors (S) Electrically retractable side mirrors (O) Electronically adjustable side mirrors (S) Exterior mirror on driver's side and interior mirror aut. blendless (O) 3rd brake light with LED technology (S) Adaptive High Beam Assistant (S) Ambient lighting (S) Exterior lighting with logo projection (O) LED High Performance headlights (S) LED taillights with LED light band (S) Artificial leather ARTICO / Fabric Fléron (S) Roof Cover - Black Fabric (S) Velour floor mats (S) |
| 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S | 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 AMG Line | 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Electric Art Advanced Plus |