2024 Porsche Taycan Wagon

The Mercedes-Benz EQE is a considerably bigger car than the Taycan, but it's smaller than its electric counterpart from Mercedes, the EQS. Even the AMG version of the EQE is less focused on performance than the Taycan, but it's certainly not slow. It accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds in our testing, less than half a second behind the quickest version of the Taycan, the Turbo S. But the truth is that both of these cars are so quick that those few ticks don't really matter. Consider the EQE if general usability, space and luxury are a priority over performance.

The e-tron GT and Taycan are built on the same platform and share many fundamentals, including their basic layout, wheelbase and powertrains. The e-tron differs from the Taycan in tuning, but the differences are meaningful. It isn't as responsive to driver inputs and it's less sharp than the Taycan in most situations. That doesn't stop it from being a great car — it's just not as focused on driving reward as its cousin from Stuttgart. The e-tron offers a tech-savvy and thoroughly modern interior as well as unrivaled ride comfort in this class. Give it a look if razor-sharp turn-in response isn't your first priority in an electric sedan.

The Model S was the most groundbreaking electric vehicle yet when it first rolled into public hands in 2012. And it's held its own remarkably well since then, delivering firsts in the segment that keep it relevant today. And if all that matters is straight-line acceleration, no other car sold can touch the Model S Plaid. But like every car in this segment, it lags behind the Taycan in control response and driving satisfaction. It's less complete than the Taycan when it comes to braking and handling. But it remains practical and easier to use than the Taycan in daily living.