Who at Mercedes thought it was a good idea to trim the boot entirely in white!? I know the target buyers probably don't do tip runs but even so!
@tooflesstesla2 жыл бұрын
Agree. At 03:35, even Vicky recommended to avoid the white carpets, so why white trim all over? It's extra work for the owners' cleaning maid and chauffeur 😂😂
@jonvickery64152 жыл бұрын
Completely agree but as a press car at least you can see the size of the boot -compared to a black boot
@uob52 жыл бұрын
nothing easier than getting rid of the white boot-trim. just order it in black ;-)
@Kelveron2 жыл бұрын
Mercs EQS: metallic banana shape on wheels with the face of a catfish! Those distracting wall to wall touchscreens don't appeal either!
@bavariancarenthusiast27224 ай бұрын
Did you drive one? Its amazing and hard to go back
@ronb46332 жыл бұрын
Had Taycan for 1.5yr, 28k miles. It’s so much fun to drive if you can escape traffic. As you say Porsche has its tax and that’s options. Agree that many make sense and you can really get just the car you want and have it unlikely to match any other one with over 50 options. Now with paint to sample and deviated stitching there is no end of uniqueness. 😎 Nice summaries on each car.
@Mr.Cheeseburger242 жыл бұрын
3100 miles in 2 months here. Definitely spoiled myself with the Turbo S, probably will never be able to get used to another car ;D
@philipc2392 жыл бұрын
Taycan all day any day
@bossman44012 жыл бұрын
Two completely different cars! The EQS is purely for comfort. The Porsche is a sports car
@mrklopp10292 жыл бұрын
Yes, she did mention this 30 seconds into the video.
@sevensixtysteve86622 жыл бұрын
Awesome review, very fair and objective as always. For me the Taycan is the best EV on the market. I love the exterior styling and the interior design is just a beautiful blend of style, function and quality unmatched on any other car. The exterior design of the EQS suffers from the same curious blandness found on Teslas - good aero I am sure but the result is a characterless and cheap looking. I’d also forego the unnecessarily long range and weight of the EQS for the better driving dynamics of the Porsche. Great comparison review but for me it’s an easy win for the Taycan.
@bavariancarenthusiast27224 ай бұрын
Great review - coming back to this 1 year old review - time moved on!
@gordonmccartney56482 жыл бұрын
The Mercedes could be mistaken for a new Toyota Avensis from the outside
@cartmann227 Жыл бұрын
If you are blind and challenged, yes.
@bavariancarenthusiast27224 ай бұрын
I looked up the Avensis and....no.
@pedromanafaia2 жыл бұрын
You just know what car you should go for when the reviewer (very good job by the way) smiles a few times when driving one of them, but does not when driving the other.
@adamroberge12012 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing that the US and UK channels have car gurus uploaded videos on the same car on the same day Great job on comparing the two cars Vicky you were we did a great job explaining the differences between the two They are both great vehicles from Stuttgart The S class and Ticon have both been my dream cars and you explained the features in more detail than the guy who reviewed the EQS in America dead
@willblack23062 жыл бұрын
Great video by @CarGurus. You did this fantastic comparison justice albeit they are not directly comparable. I must say the "Hyperscreen" is a lazy overrated feature.
@CarGurusUK2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support, lots more coming ......
@josephcullen25122 жыл бұрын
A slight clarification in case anyone is interested... In the UK market the EQS 450+ Luxury variant has Artico vegan upholstery, available in a choice of three colours as it happens. The EQS 450+ Exclusive Luxury variant though and all AMG variants are not available with Artico vegan upholstery. Which is very bad and silly, it has to be said, especially as the EQ range are obviously electric vehicles and therefore supposedly designed with the environment and good ethics in mind. Model variants in other countries have varying names and options, and so availability of vegan Artico may vary from country to country. The configurator on the USA website does not have any Artico options at all for any model variant, although this may be an error... The Artico options may simply be mislabeled as leather. I can't imagine why they wouldn't have any vegan options in the USA market. Anyway, Vicky must have the Exclusive Luxury variant in this video which indeed does have animal leather and no vegan option. The non-Exclusive Luxury variant is vegan though
@Aggie4life775 ай бұрын
EQS is closer to a competitor to a Panamera if it was electrified. Taycan is more of a 4 door sports car.
@christopherprose38812 жыл бұрын
I remember when you (Vicki) previewed the 7th gen Golf (in Spain, I think). I eventually bought a GTI version once they arrived over here in the states. You've been one of the best car reviewers (journalist) in the business and I'm so glad you landed in CarGurus! After your review of the Golf, I was happy to wait until it became available here and (so far) it's been a great car. I have the 7.5 and the only downside is the throttle mapping which gives too much emphasis on economy over performance. Still, if I want it to go, the DSG is always ready. Once I give it a quick downshift and plant the gas, it shoots ahead of any slow-moving merging traffic. Very handy. As for this comparison, I'd take the Porsche, hands-down. The M-B is just too ugly and overly-dependent on tech. All those screens are just too distracting. I hope manufacturers will take the Mazda approach and set up interiors to keep your eyes on the road, not on interfaces trying to compete with the latest generation iPhones. We need smart tech, not just more of it.
@giblinercat Жыл бұрын
The Taycan is definitely the eye catching supercar competitor, whereas the EQS is more the spacious luxury family car
@athollmcnicoll10282 жыл бұрын
No Vicky you can keep them both as they are WAAAAY Outside my range.
@maximeb.2159 Жыл бұрын
How can you compare this to the Taycan… Not the same court
@MK-dg6qj Жыл бұрын
Great video. Which colour is that taycan?
@MrGMawson24382 жыл бұрын
Great video love 👌
@Aggie4life775 ай бұрын
Light colored seats are ok if you want it, but that light carpet should be banned lol! The Porsche got it right by making the carpet black!
@funkyfin30232 жыл бұрын
Great review again Vicky. Fair and balanced. Hyper screen in EQS is an £8k option which is the price of most of the Porsche options which should be standard. Personal view EQS is one of the few cars that’s uglier in the flesh than in photos, particularly the front.
@Wised10002 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. And I agree with your conclusion as well. Both are superb vehicles one with a sport flair the other one more comfort oriented. However the Mercedes is by far the most logical buy as an everyday driver given its much better range and spacious people and cargo accommodations. One thing I'd quibble, however, is which Porsche model to go for. Given that all models are going to have the same limitations given its architecture why not go out and buy the whole enchilada and get the turbo, since the Porsche is the fun fat one of the bunch why not get the truly fast one? I know the answer..... Its ridiculously expensive but, none of these vehicles is exactly for the masses. It's a shame to buy a Porsche that will get creamed by an EQS 580 (only a little more than a fully optioned 450) at every stoplight!
@YourMajestyTheKing2 жыл бұрын
Glad that the Porsche is not sold out like the mercedes. But i am ordering for next year delivery anyway
@mikeb27772 жыл бұрын
I'm not even watching the video because I don't want an EV. BUT the Taycan is a stunning car. Wish it had a petrol engine.
@Firestorm6372 жыл бұрын
A high performance 1970 Corvette with a 454 cubic inch engine, 4 speed 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. These EV’s are plenty fast. I own a Model X and Model 3. I own solar panels/powerwall battery. I save $400/month on gas and home electricity. I can not control healthcare costs but can control energy costs. I fly when I travel. Never used a supercharger. My new 2017 Model X with over 50,000 miles never been to service center. Only maintenance are tires. I do also own a Porsche Panamera 4S. Probably trade in for Taycan.
@MrDead19752 жыл бұрын
are you saving $400 a month, what the solar panel and battery install cost and what's the ROI in that?
@legacyjeetkunedo4922 жыл бұрын
How can most of your commentary indicate that the Porsche is far superior and then you conclude that Mercedes wins the comparison? I don’t think so.
@jamiep612 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching the Video Comparison. My choice would also be the Mercedes
@carlosbrazao6039 Жыл бұрын
Porsche Taycan won hands down!
@chipsen33592 жыл бұрын
Porsche Mercedes BMW Audi ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@jonathantaylor19982 жыл бұрын
As always, Vicky, a wonderfully 'objective' comparison video from you - great content. And, what an interesting duo to compare, too - I, for one, would not have thought these two would come together in a comparison, but, hey, that's why they pay you the big bucks...! I have to say, though, that I was actually surprised at your decision, too - I've watched MANY, many of your past videos and you're always open with your preference for a more sports-oriented car to drive. So, for you to pick the EQS as your choice here came as quite a shock...! But, I'm secretly rather glad, too - as much as the Porsche is the driver's-choice 'poster-child' of the EV world, no doubt absolutely engrossing and taut to drive on a favourite backroad blast, for the day-to-day schlep that most car owners have to endure, over the UK's ever-more pot-holed roads network, comfort is king, for sure...! Having said that, neither of these cars is even attainable for 'most car owners', so where do we look for our family-friendly, more affordable EVs...? Funnily enough, towards the only other 'estate' EV, probably... The MG5... Superbly cosseting ride... plenty-enough tech for most users... a 7 year warranty with a near 300 mile range... and all for less than 1/3 the price of these 2...!! 😉
@peterlbaldwin5112 жыл бұрын
An interesting if slightly unbalanced review.. Yes the Porsche maybe more "fun" to drive, But can you really call it a "Sports Gran Tourer", with a "real world" range of just 150 or so miles...?? Not in my books..!!
@Jucasar19812 жыл бұрын
The EQS looks like a Leaf. I really don't like the exterior of that car, it looks so ordinary. Very disappointed.
@PK-gs3xo2 жыл бұрын
I think Mercedes EQ series exterior not futuristic
@georgschweier6942 жыл бұрын
Porsche ❤❤❤ very good ❤❤❤love Porsche
@REALjackiehu2 жыл бұрын
EQS is kind of semi-finished product. Ugly exterior and bad backseat experience. If Porsche launches the long-range version taycan, EQS has no chance to win.
@pjs124642 жыл бұрын
Looks like you need a boosted seat in the Taycan
@georgschweier6942 жыл бұрын
Porsche ❤❤❤❤very❤❤❤ nice ❤❤❤❤
@Firestorm6372 жыл бұрын
Taycan smaller than Pan American
@Firestorm6372 жыл бұрын
Panamera, damn Siri! Lol
@davidpeters40712 жыл бұрын
Really nice presenter, best female reviewer 😉
@maxflight7772 жыл бұрын
WTF ? There is only one brand where you can make a long journey ! Tesla!
@Amonny Жыл бұрын
There is more than just range. It's the journey not just the destination. These two cars make any Tesla look like a cheaply made toy.
@jmjtv922 жыл бұрын
First
@benharrison45132 жыл бұрын
Mercedes is just not on Porsches’ level. Mercedes are cheap looking, tacky, poorly made, poor handling, and a rip off. No competition for a Porsche. Stupid comparison.