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Mercedes EQA vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ 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
  • marginally more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Polestar 4

4.8 (12 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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

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 45,900 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,183 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 4. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 144 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 228 HP. That’s roughly 316 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 7.7 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 4 delivers clearly more torque with 686 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 296 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 – 2,115 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 115 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.

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.

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Polestar 4

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 19 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
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,834 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
390 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
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