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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (487 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 67,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Mach-E or Polestar 3?

Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Ford Mustang Mach-E

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Polestar 3

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Mustang Mach-E

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Mustang Mach-E is clearly cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,200 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 17.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 647 km, about 47 km more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 487 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers only slightly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 870 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Mustang Mach-E

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Mach-E is barely lighter – 2,161 kg compared to 2,315 kg. The difference is around 154 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers marginally more boot space – 519 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries visibly more – 645 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 holds a narrow overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 601 - 647 km
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Polestar 3

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Mustang Mach-E proves an electric SUV can be both playful and practical, with the Mustang name bringing muscle-car charisma to a family-friendly package. It delivers eager performance, a comfortable cabin, and a slick infotainment setup that keeps daily driving fun — and yes, you’ll still get admiring glances at the lights.

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Polestar 3

Polestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 66,900 £
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
470 - 600 km
Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,161 - 2,351 kg
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,881 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
368 - 450 kg
Payload
605 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
268 - 487 HP
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
525 - 950 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
197 - 358 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Polestar
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