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Mercedes GLC vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (50,300 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Polestar 4?

Mercedes GLC vs Polestar 4: Key differences

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (11 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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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

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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.

Mercedes GLC is barely cheaper – starting at 50,300 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,730 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes GLC is slightly more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 4. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers a bit more range – reaching up to 714 km, about 94 km more than the Polestar 4.

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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 GLC offers slightly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Polestar 4 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLC is noticeably faster – 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: the Mercedes GLC delivers noticeably more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 334 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, Mercedes GLC is slightly lighter – 1,910 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers moderately more boot space – 620 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,740 L, about 204 L more than the Polestar 4.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC 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.

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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 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 12 - 714 km
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Mercedes GLC

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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Reviews Mercedes GLC

4.4 (11 Reviews)
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Marek
2 Jan 2026, 18:32:30

There’s something about a Mercedes — you have to take it for a spin to feel it and understand why it’s special.

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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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Reviews Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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Carlos
21 Jan 2026, 19:23:48

The Polestar 4 has a very attractive design that doesn’t go unnoticed.
The interior is elegant, comfortable and finished with good materials.
Easy to drive, great grip on the tarmac and strong acceleration.
For the price, there are things to improve to be competitive with other brands of equal quality and technology; it needs meaningful upgrades — e.g., better driving ADAS, true autonomous parking and the ability to move the car remotely if you can’t get inside. Improving charging times is essential, and not having a rear window while relying on a camera in the interior mirror shouldn’t be a cause for concern. Otherwise, a spectacular car with a gorgeous design.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,300 - 126,600 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
0 - 221 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
4,716 - 4,845 mm
Length
4,840 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,913 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,603 - 1,644 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,490 - 1,740 L
Max trunk capacity
1,536 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
210 - 275 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
320 - 1,020 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
1,991 - 2,989 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, D, B, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
Is the Mercedes GLC offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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