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Mercedes S-Class vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Polestar 5?

Mercedes S-Class vs Polestar 5: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • a bit lighter
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Polestar 5

  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Polestar 5 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 101,700 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,362 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 670 km, about 552 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 5 offers noticeably more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 249 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers somewhat more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes S-Class is a bit lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 297 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 holds a decisive overall lead 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 S-Class

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Polestar 5

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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