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Mercedes EQA vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (44,200 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Polestar 4?

Mercedes EQA vs Polestar 4: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter

Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

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

EQA

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes EQA is slightly cheaper – starting at 44,200 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,820 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.4 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 4. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 59 km more than the Mercedes EQA.

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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 Polestar 4 offers clearly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 252 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 4 is slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 4 delivers visibly more torque with 686 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 166 Nm more.

EQA

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 EQA is only slightly lighter – 2,045 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers visibly more boot space – 526 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 186 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Polestar 4 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,536 L, about 216 L more than the Mercedes EQA.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 4 carries very slightly more – 455 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £53,100
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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
Mercedes EQA
Polestar 4

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Mercedes EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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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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Mercedes EQA
Polestar 4

Costs and Consumption

Price
44,200 - 57,400 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,115 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
4,463 mm
Length
4,840 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,608 - 1,613 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,320 L
Max trunk capacity
1,536 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
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