DecodedCarsMercedes-Benz AMG GT vs Porsche Taycan
2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs 2026 Porsche Taycan — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
That works out to about $2,950 a year less in fuel for the Porsche Taycan (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
Across all model years since 2005, the Porsche Taycan has had fewer recall campaigns (28 vs 39).
The two cars
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is a subcompact car offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), 8% worse than the 2026 subcompact car average of 24 MPG, for an estimated $3,750 a year in fuel.
The 2026 Porsche Taycan is a compact car powered by electricity and all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 195 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,718 lb (4 / 4s 4dr Sedan).
Buying used? The 2024 AMG GT and the 2024 Taycan have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2019 AMG GT and the 2021 Taycan.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if…
It doesn't clearly beat the Porsche Taycan on any measure we track.
Choose the Porsche Taycan if…
- You want an EV with more range (315 miles)
- You put reliability history first (28 vs 39 recalls since 2005)
Pros & cons of each
2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
2026 Porsche Taycan
- Long EV rangeUp to 315 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
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