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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Polestar 4?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Polestar 4: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly more electric range
  • barely more trunk space
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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

C Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes C Class Wagon is markedly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,457 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 508 km more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers a bit more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Polestar 4 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is visibly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Polestar 4 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers visibly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 334 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

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, Mercedes C Class Wagon is markedly lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers barely more boot space – 526 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Polestar 4 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,536 L, about 161 L more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries a bit more – 565 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 is far ahead overall 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 4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 590 - 620 km
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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Polestar 4

The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.

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Reviews Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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Carlos
21 Jan 2026, 19:23:48

The Polestar 4 has a very attractive design that doesn’t go unnoticed.
The interior is elegant, comfortable and finished with good materials.
Easy to drive, great grip on the tarmac and strong acceleration.
For the price, there are things to improve to be competitive with other brands of equal quality and technology; it needs meaningful upgrades — e.g., better driving ADAS, true autonomous parking and the ability to move the car remotely if you can’t get inside. Improving charging times is essential, and not having a rear window while relying on a camera in the interior mirror shouldn’t be a cause for concern. Otherwise, a spectacular car with a gorgeous design.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon
Polestar 4

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
11 - 205 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Length
4,840 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Max trunk capacity
1,536 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
Is the Mercedes C Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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