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Mercedes EQA vs Polestar 4 – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Polestar 4?

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

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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 EQA has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 44200 £, while the Polestar 4 costs 53100 £. That’s a price difference of around 8820 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes EQA: with 14.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the Polestar 4 with 17.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.40 kWh.

As for range, the Polestar 4 performs slight better – achieving up to 620 km, about 59 km more than the Mercedes EQA.

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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 Polestar 4 has a decisively edge – offering 544 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 252 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 6 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Polestar 4 performs somewhat better – 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: Polestar 4 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 686 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 166 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mercedes EQA is hardly perceptible lighter – 2045 kg compared to 2230 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Polestar 4 offers evident more room – 526 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 186 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Polestar 4 performs slightly better – up to 1536 L, which is about 216 L more than the Mercedes EQA.

When it comes to payload, Polestar 4 hardly perceptible takes the win – 455 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Polestar 4 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Polestar 4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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
  • Electric Range : 590 - 620 km

Mercedes EQA

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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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Polestar 4
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Costs and Consumption

Price
44200 - 57400 £
Price
53100 - 59900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh
Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
70.50 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
2045 - 2115 kg
Curb weight
2230 - 2355 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
4463 mm
Length
4840 mm
Width
1834 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1608 - 1613 mm
Height
1534 mm
Max trunk capacity
1320 L
Max trunk capacity
1536 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
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.