2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs 2025 Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 91.6 to 65.1, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ahead on space & cargo.
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid compact sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the…
2025 Porsche Taycan
The 2025 Porsche Taycan is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact sedan with 18 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Taycan Perf Battery Plu…
2025 Porsche Taycan
Clear winThe Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 91.6 to 65.1, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ahead on space & cargo.
| Category · weight | 2025 Porsche Taycanoverall 91.6 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Classoverall 65.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 30.5 |
| Safetyw 4 | 86.8 | 74.4 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 80 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 63.4 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 91.6 | 65.1 |
Porsche Taycan: model-level data · Mercedes-Benz C-Class: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPPorsche Taycan
Top recalls
- highSuspension25V415000 · 284 vehicles
- highService Brakes, Hydraulic24V455000 · 31,689 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V896000 · 172,107 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention24V730000 · 183 vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Top recalls
- highElectrical System26V281000 · 144,049 vehicles
- highSeat Belts25V253000 · 46 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Porsche Taycan | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | PHEV, HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus 19 inch Wheels | C300 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 93 | 29 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $2,650 |
| EV range | 315 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Porsche Taycan or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 91.6 to 65.1, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Porsche Taycan scores 91.6 and the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 65.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Porsche Taycan or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
2025 Porsche Taycan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 4 recalls. 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.