Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology vs Porsche Taycan 4S

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S studio car image
Porsche

Taycan 4S

2026 · Electric Sedan

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Porsche Taycan 4S 3.7 s Runner-up: 4.9 s
Range winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 769 km Runner-up: 575 km
Power winner Porsche Taycan 4S 537 hp Runner-up: 354 hp
Cargo winner Tie 405 L Same value

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology against the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 3.7 seconds, compared with 4.9 seconds for 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology. 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S has the higher listed output at 537 hp; 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is rated at 354 hp, a difference of 183 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S at 710 Nm and 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology at 515 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology carries the longer listed range at 769 km, against 575 km for 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the lower recorded consumption at 12.5 kWh/100km; 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S is listed at 18.3 kWh/100km. Both list the same maximum DC charging power of 320 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

Both specifications quote 405 litres of cargo capacity. 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S is 240 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology2026 Porsche Taycan 4S2026
Performance
0-100 km/h4.9 s3.7 s
Top Speed210 km/h250 km/h
Power354 hp537 hp
Torque515 Nm710 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range769 km575 km
Battery85 kWh105 kWh
Efficiency12.5 kWh/100km18.3 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging320 kW320 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,723 mm4,963 mm
Ground Clearance103 mm
Cargo405 L405 L
Curb Weight2,135 kg2,220 kg
Towing1,800 kg
Seats54
Turning Circle11.2 m11.6 m
Starting MSRP$108,200

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology vs Porsche Taycan 4S questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 3.7 seconds, versus 4.9 seconds for 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S has the higher listed top speed at 250 km/h (155 mph), compared with 210 km/h (130 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S has more power at 537 hp, a 183 hp advantage over 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology.

Which has more range, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the longer listed range at 769 km (478 miles), versus 575 km (357 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S has the larger listed battery at 105.0 kWh, compared with 85.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

Both cars list 405 litres (14.3 cu ft) of cargo space.

Which is heavier, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S is heavier at 2,220 kg (4,894 lb), while 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is listed at 2,135 kg (4,707 lb).

Which is better, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.