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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Polestar 3?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Polestar 3

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  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Class Estate

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 E-Class Estate is markedly cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,730 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 597 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

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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 Mercedes E-Class Estate offers a bit more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers somewhat more torque with 910 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

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 E-Class Estate is noticeably lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 675 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers noticeably more boot space – 615 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries clearly more – 645 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 149 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 comes out clearly ahead 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 : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 567 - 706 km
Mercedes E-Class Estate
Polestar 3

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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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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Mercedes E-Class Estate
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
107 kWh
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
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Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
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Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
285 - 496 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
299 - 517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
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