Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Porsche Taycan

Last Updated: September 6, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GLS price starts at Rs. 1.32 Crore, which is Rs. 38.21 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Porsche Taycan, priced at Rs. 1.70 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the GLS returns a claimed 12 kmpl, while the Taycan offers a claimed 705 km/charge. On the performance front, the GLS uses a 2999cc engine producing 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm and the Taycan a 93.4kWh battery producing 590bhp. If you're deciding between the GLS and Taycan, the GLS is the better pick for affordability.

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GLS vs Taycan Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz GLSPorsche Taycan
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.32 CroreRs. 1.70 Crore
Mileage / Range 12 kmpl705 km/charge
Engine / Battery 2999 cc93.4 kWh
Max power / Motor 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm590bhp
Top speed 250 Km/h250 Km/h

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Basic Info Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4maticPorsche Taycan STD
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Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Porsche
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.32 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.70 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2999 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm 590bhp
No Of Cylinders 6 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 9-Speed TRONIC AT 1-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz GLS Colors
Porsche Taycan Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 12 kmpl Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 446 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 127 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 2,55,477 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 3,29,398 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5.39 Lakh GLS Insurance Rs. 6.63 Lakh Taycan Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2999 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
M256M
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
340 kW
Engine Displacement
2999 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
93.4 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm
590bhp
Range
Not Available
705 km/charge
Max Torque
500Nm@800-5000rpm
695Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
6
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
9-Speed TRONIC AT
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2245 Kg
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Charging Time
Not Available
33Min-150kW-(10-80%)
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
9H-11kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
33Min-150kW-(10-80%)

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
6.1 Sec
3.7 Sec
Top Speed
250 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
12 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
R21
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
R21
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Active Suspension Management
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
3
3
Suspension Rear
4
4
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
electric
Electric
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
"Mirror package (interior mirror can also register distracting headlights from behind,Depending on the glare and ambient light,it dims automatically),Interior Chrome Package( Controls and trim in the interior door area in silver chrome, EASY-ENTRY switch in silver chrome, Controls to the left of the steering wheel in silver chrome, Hand flatterer, control switch and cup holder on the center console are made or framed in silver chrome, Climate control panel in silver chrome), Widescreen Cockpit (select the display from “Classic”, “Sport”, “Progressive” and “Subtle” display styles), Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather, EASY-PACK cargo area cover(Removable roller blind to protect and rear seats protects your Luggage,EASY-PACK cargo area cover at any time and store), Velour floor mats(can be removed, vacuumed or cleaned), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet,
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
Not Available
446 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Boot Opening
Automatic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
127 mm
Length*Width*Height
5209*2157*1823 mm3
4974*2144*1395 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2675 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

Connectivity
Android Auto
Android Auto
Addtional Comfort Features
"AIRMATIC Package(Adaptive damping system,Level control,Lowering the rear,Car wash function),THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control(fine dust activated carbon filter, defrosting system and residual heat function and rear passengers can determine the temperature and air distribution),Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (3-spoke design with steering wheel shift paddles,silver chrome and touch control panels), Memory Package with seat kinematics( Memory function: Memory function allows drivers and passengers individual settings, including seat adjustment options like height, cushion, and headrest alignment, 4-way lumbar support: The front seats’ backrest curve can be adjusted individually for improved comfort and ergonomics, with two air cushions integrated and a 4-way switch for height Adjustment, 3-stage ventilation and 3-stage heating for a comfortable seating climate, with t
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
"Burmester surround sound system( 590 watts of system power,audio experience with Dolby Atmos,Advanced noise compensation (VNC) dynamically adapts music and sounds),Sound Personalization (option for personal profile),Wireless charging system for mobile devices at the front and rear, MBUX Entertainment (Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts),MBUX Entertainment and Extended functions(Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts,Natural language understanding,Learning-capable MBUX language assistant,Personal profiles(Customize your mood by saving individual theme worlds, such as DYNAMIC SELECT driving programs, radio stations, and ambient lighting.), Prediction functions(personal assistant for phone number on the multime
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Massage Seats
Front
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Full
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
13
Not Available
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 Inch
10.9 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
7.4
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
Rear Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
3
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
3
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Available
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
10
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
"PRE-SAFE: (The PRE-SAFE system adjusts the front passenger seat position in critical driving situations, based on seat belt fastening or detection of a child seat.), Transparent bonnet(front of your vehicle when driving off-road), Sidebags in the rear (protect the chest area in the event of a side impact), Parking Package with 360-degree camera(including 360° camera, Active Parking Assistant and Parking Assistant PARKTRONIC), Driving assistance package (Active Stop-and-Go Assist,), KEYLESS-GO Comfort Package (HANDS-FREE ACCESS,Start and lock your vehicle conveniently by simply carrying your key with you, open and close the tailgate fully automatically),"
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
3250 kg
2880 kg
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