Mercedes Benz S-Class VS Porsche Taycan

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Mercedes Benz S-Class VS Porsche Taycan VS Car Name
Mercedes Benz S-Class S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic Launch Edition
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Porsche Taycan 4S
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Overview

Overview Details
Length Width Height	5304 mm * 1921 mm	4963 mm * 2144 mm * 1379 mm
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Wheelbase	3216 mm	2900 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears	Automatic - 2 Gears
Electric Motor	Single	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Battery	Lithium Ion, 22 kWh	Lithium Ion, 800 V, 79.2 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged

Specifications

Engine Performance
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Electric
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Engine Type	3.0-litre M256 Evo inline-6 turbo-petrol
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	429 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 321 bhp (Engine), 161 bhp (Motor)
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	680 Nm (Combined Engine & Motor), 540 Nm (Engine), 440 Nm (Motor)	640 Nm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Idle Start/Stop	No
Battery Charging & Range
Pure Electric Driving Mode	Yes
Driving Range	115 km
Charger Included with Vehicle	Home Charger – AC Wall Box
DC Fast Charging	10-80 % : 20 mins, 60 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	0 - 100 % : 2 hrs 15 mins, 11 kW charger
Regenerative Braking	Yes
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears	Automatic - 2 Gears
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Differential Lock	No	No
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	Full-time
Limited Slip Differential	No	Yes
Differential	Limited slip
Suspension
Advanced Suspension Features	Air Suspension
Front Suspension	Adaptive Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Air Suspension
Capacity & Dimensions
Length Width Height	5304 mm * 1921 mm	4963 mm * 2144 mm * 1379 mm
Wheelbase	3216 mm	2900 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	67 litres
Doors	4 Doors	4 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.8 metres	5.6 metres
Ground Clearance	127 mm (unladen)
Kerb Weight	2140 kg
Tyre & Wheels
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	20	19
Rear Tyres	20	19
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver
Engine/Battery/Motor Performance
Battery	Lithium Ion, 22 kWh	Lithium Ion, 800 V, 79.2 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	Single	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds (claimed)
Battery Performance
Top Speed	250 kmph	250 kmph

Features

ADAS & Active Safety
ADAS
Other Active Safety
Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)
Ratings & Airbags
Headrest & Seatbelt Safety
Child Safety
Other Passive Safety
Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Ventilated Disc Brake (Front & Rear)
AC & Climate Control
Heater
Air Purifier with PM 2.5
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone Air Conditioner (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with vents)
Air Conditioner
Air Purifier
Doors, Mirrors & Wipers
Doors
Inside Mirror
Outside Mirror
Wiper
Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof
Windows & Blinds
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Parking
Driver's Aid
Storage
Boot
Cabin Storage
Seating & Ergonomics
Seat Adjustment
Comfort & Ergonomics
Infotainment & Entertainment
Display
Connectivity
Audio & Sound Experience	6+ Burmester Speakers
Device Charging	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Instrument Cluster
Trip & Fuel Data
Driving Info
Steering
Power-assisted (Electric) Steering with 3-Spokes Steering Wheel
Steering-Mounted Controls
Tilt & Telescopic Steering Adjustment
Additional Steering Features
Power-assisted (Electric) Steering
Lighting & Visibilty
Headlamp
Cabin Lights
Indicators & Puddle Lamp
Taillight
Design & Styling
Exterior
Interior
Warning & Alerts
Overspeed Warning with 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning
Seat Belt Warning
Boot Open Warning
Tow Away Alert
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Mobile App & Remote Controls
Mobile App
Remote Controls

Colors
	Emerald Green	Jet Black Metallic
	Verde Silver	Volcano Grey Metallic
	Obsidian Black	Dolomite Silver
	Opalite White Bright	Frozenberry Metallic
	Velvet Brown	Coffee Beige Metallic
	Gentian Blue Metallic
	White
	Black