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Mercedes EQS SUV vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or Polestar 5?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs Polestar 5: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • only slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more electric range
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Polestar 5

  • markedly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQS SUV

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 EQS SUV is only slightly cheaper – starting at 95,000 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,685 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 5 is slightly more efficient: consuming 17.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.6 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQS SUV. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 25 km more than the Polestar 5.

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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 Polestar 5 offers markedly more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 658 HP. That’s roughly 226 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes EQS SUV takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers very slightly more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 950 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm more.

EQS SUV

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.

Seats: Mercedes EQS SUV offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 5 is very slightly lighter – 2,462 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 233 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 is far ahead overall 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 £101,700
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Polestar 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 565 - 670 km
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Mercedes EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,125 mm
Length
-
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 570 kg
Payload
-

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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS SUV?

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

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