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Mercedes EQB vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (292 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 EQB or Polestar 4?

Mercedes EQB vs Polestar 4: Key differences

Mercedes EQB

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Polestar 4

4.8 (13 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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

EQB

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 EQB is a bit cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,188 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQB is slightly more efficient: consuming 15.2 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 4. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 85 km more than the Mercedes EQB.

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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 considerably 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes EQB takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

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

EQB

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 EQB is barely lighter – 2,105 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers barely more boot space – 526 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 4 carries only slightly more – 455 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 holds a decisive overall lead 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 EQB
Polestar 4

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Mercedes EQB

The Mercedes EQB is an electric compact SUV that dresses Mercedes' premium feel in practical clothing, with flexible seating and a serene, composed ride that turns everyday errands into a small luxury. It won't thrill the enthusiast, but for buyers who want a smart, spacious and well-made EV with tasteful tech and real-world usability, the EQB is a sensible, slightly buttoned-up choice that impresses without shouting.

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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 EQB
Polestar 4

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,900 - 58,900 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
468 - 535 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
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
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,105 - 2,170 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
4,684 mm
Length
-
Width
1,834 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,654 - 1,689 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,710 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
435 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
-
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
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
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