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Mercedes EQS vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Polestar 2?

Mercedes EQS vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • moderately more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Polestar 2

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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Polestar 2 is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,754 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQS. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers markedly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 261 km more than the Polestar 2.

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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 Mercedes EQS offers moderately more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers only slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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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, Polestar 2 is visibly lighter – 2,069 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 481 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers visibly more boot space – 610 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries clearly more – 570 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 149 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS has the upper hand 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 £80,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
Mercedes EQS
Polestar 2

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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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Mercedes EQS
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption

Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
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