Mercedes C-Class Sedan vs Polestar 2 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.

Mercedes C-Class Sedan has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41200 £, while the Polestar 2 costs 42000 £. That’s a price difference of around 825 £.

As for range, the Polestar 2 performs clearly better – achieving up to 659 km, about 542 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Sedan.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan has a distinct edge – offering 680 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.20 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs distinct better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Sedan pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan is somewhat lighter – 1695 kg compared to 2015 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan offers slightly more room – 455 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Sedan distinct takes the win – 570 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 149 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes C-Class Sedan proves to be has the upper hand and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes C-Class Sedan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.