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Mercedes GLS vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 67,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Polestar 3?

Mercedes GLS vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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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 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 67,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,034 £.

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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 3 offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 276 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers a bit more torque with 870 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 3 is a bit lighter – 2,315 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 3 offers visibly more boot space – 484 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries clearly more – 820 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 is decisively ahead 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 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 601 - 647 km
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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Polestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
605 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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