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Porsche Taycan vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Porsche Taycan or Mercedes-Benz GLS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Taycan and GLS. Porsche Taycan Price starts at Rs.1.61 Cr (ex-showroom) for STD and Mercedes-Benz GLS Price starts at Rs.1.32 Cr (ex-showroom) for 450 4MATIC. Porsche Taycan can generate 321.84bhp power whereas Mercedes-Benz GLS is a 6 cylinder, 2999 cc Engine can generate 375 bhp power. In terms of range, Taycan provides a range of 395 km/charge (base model), and GLS has a mileage of 10.1 kmpl (base model).

Taycan vs GLS

Key HighlightsPorsche TaycanMercedes-Benz GLS
PriceRs.1.61 CrRs.1.32 Cr
Engine Capacity3996 cc2999 cc
Power321.84bhp375 bhp
Mileage/Range395 km/charge10.1 kmpl
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Specifications Overview

Taycan specificationsGLS specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
1.91 Cr
1.57 Cr
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
User Rating
3.8
4.6
Boot Space (Litres)
446 Litres
493 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
3996 cc
2999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
321.84bhp
375 bhp
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Taycan Brakes, Suspension & TyresGLS Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Adaptive air suspension
Adaptive damping system
Rear Suspension
Adaptive air suspension
Adaptive Damping System
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Front Tyre Size
225 / 55 R19
275/45 R21
Rear Tyre Size
275 / 45 R19
315/40 R21
Turning Radius
11.7 meters
6 meters
Tyre Size Spare
225/55 R19
175/65 R15
Wheels Size
R19
R21

Exterior

Taycan ExteriorGLS Exterior
Sunroof
Optional
checkYes
Power Windows
checkYes
checkYes
Rain Sensing Wipers
checkYes
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

Taycan InstrumentationGLS Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
checkYes
Speedometer
Digital
checkYes
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
-
-

Infotainment & Communication

Taycan Infotainment & CommunicationGLS Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
checkYes
Android Auto
checkYes
checkYes
Voice Command
checkYes
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Basic Warranty
4 Years or 80467 KMS
No
Extended Warranty
10 Years or 160937 KMS
4 Years or 80467 KMS

Engine & Transmission

Taycan Engine & TransmissionGLS Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
3996 cc
2999 cc
Engine Type
Electric Engine
3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder petrol engine
No. of Cylinders
Electric Type
6
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
No
No
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
2-speed transmission
8 Speed
Power
321.84bhp
375 bhp
Torque
345 Nm
500 Nm
Battery Capacity
93.4 kwh
1.2 kwh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
-
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD
ARAI Certified Economy
-
10 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Taycan Comfort & ConvenienceGLS Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control
checkYes
checkYes
Start / Stop Button
checkYes
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Drive Modes
6
4
Keyless Entry
checkYes
checkYes
Electronically Adjustable Seats
checkYes
checkYes
Glove Box Cooling
No
checkYes
12v Power Outlet
checkYes
checkYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Headrests
checkYes
checkYes
Distance to Empty display
checkYes
checkYes
Navigation System
checkYes
checkYes
Instrument Console
checkYes
checkYes

Safety

Taycan SafetyGLS Safety
Airbags
8
9
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
No
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Hill Assist
checkYes
checkYes
Reverse Camera
checkYes
checkYes
Central Locking
checkYes
checkYes
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
checkYes
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Taycan Dimensions & CapacityGLS Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4963 mm
5209 mm
Width
2144 mm
2157 mm
Height
1395 mm
1823 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
3135 mm
Ground Clearance
127 mm
200 mm
No. of Seats
5
7
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
90 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
8 Litres
Boot Space
446 Litres
493 Litres
Kerb Weight
2220 kg
2525 kg
Body Type
Sedan
SUV

Pros & Cons

Taycan Pros & ConsGLS Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Extremely low centre of gravity leads to great handling
  • Quite practical to use in most conditions
  • Very attractive design inside out
  • Has a highly luxurious cabin
  • Looks Macho
  • Sufficiently Capable off the road
Cons
  • Expensive to buy
  • Limited practicality owing to poor EV charging infrastructure
  • Not very quick due to high weight of more than 2 tons
  • Expensive to buy and maintain
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Detailed Comparison of Porsche Taycan and Mercedes-Benz GLS

Safety

Taycan comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera. GLS has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Body

Taycan has doors and seats. It is an with 446 Litres boot space, fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 127 mm. It is 2144 mm wide, 1395 mm high and 4963 mm long. It has 2220 kg kerb weight and 2900 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, GLS is an with doors and seats ,90 Litres fuel tank capacity, 493 Litres boot space, 200 mm ground clearance.It has 1823 mm height, 5209 mm length, 2157 mm width, and 2525 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Porsche Taycan comes with All Wheel Drive (AWD) and 2-speed transmission Automatic transmission. And GLS comes with AWD and 8 Speed Automatic transmission.

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Porsche Taycan and Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner Reviews

  • Taycan Review
  • GLS Review
    • 1 Year ago
      Review for Porsche Taycan
      3.5
      Amazing colour, powerful engine with good features but limited boot space
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    • AS
      Anjana Singh
      1 Year ago
      Review for Porsche Taycan
      3.5
      Porsche Taycan look stunning, superbly comfortable
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    • A
      Abhinash
      2 Year ago
      Review for Porsche Taycan
      4.2
      I feel the boot space is very limited, overall its a good car.
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    • H
      Harshveer
      2 Year ago
      Review for Porsche Taycan
      3.8
      Taycan is just that lively, powerful, free-spirited car and its one of the best EV car.
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    • GS
      Gangadhar Sm
      2 Year ago
      Review for Porsche Taycan
      4.0
      one thing that I noticed aftr driving the car that it has Limited boot space.
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      swadesh tomar
      7 Month ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLS
      5.0
      good comfort inside the cabin feels great
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      Praveen
      10 Month ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLS
      5.0
      Silver Star gave me a wonderful experience in buying the car. The consultants over there are very humble and clarified every doubt I had and gave me a day to think. I whole heartedly thank Silver Star.
      Likes (2)
    • S
      Shikhar
      1 Year ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLS
      3.5
      The engine of the car is powerful, great acceleration and comfortable to drive
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    • r
      reena
      1 Year ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLS
      5.0
      nice car.
      Likes (1)
    • AB
      Abhishek Biaswas
      2 Year ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLS
      3.8
      This comes with a powerful engine and Endless personalisation options which is rare with the competitor
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    Porsche Taycan and Mercedes-Benz GLS FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Porsche Taycan?
    The on-road price of Porsche Taycan is Rs. 1.91 Cr in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Mercedes-Benz GLS?
    The on-road price of Mercedes-Benz GLS is Rs. 1.57 Cr in New Delhi.