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Mercedes GLC vs Polestar 4 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (50300 £ vs 53100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Polestar 4?

Mercedes GLC

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Polestar 4

5 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes GLC has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50300 £, while the Polestar 4 costs 53100 £. That’s a price difference of around 2730 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes GLC: with 14.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Polestar 4 with 17.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.90 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes GLC performs somewhat better – achieving up to 714 km, about 94 km more than the Polestar 4.

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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 Mercedes GLC has a somewhat edge – offering 680 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Polestar 4 takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs distinct better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Polestar 4 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 334 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Mercedes GLC is slightly lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2230 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers somewhat more room – 620 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs slightly better – up to 1740 L, which is about 204 L more than the Polestar 4.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC distinct takes the win – 600 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

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Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 12 - 714 km
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Mercedes GLC

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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The Mercedes GLC blends plush cabin comfort and composed road manners into an SUV that feels more grown-up than it looks. It won’t shout for attention, but will quietly please buyers who want refinement, usable space and a touch of luxury without the drama.

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Polestar 4

5 (3 Reviews)
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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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4.3 (3 Reviews)
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5 (3 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
50300 - 126600 £
Price
53100 - 59900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh
Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
0 - 225 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
Curb weight
2230 - 2355 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Length
4840 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Height
1534 mm
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Max trunk capacity
1536 L
Payload
475 - 600 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLC?

The Mercedes GLC is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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