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Mercedes SL Class vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Polestar 2?

Mercedes SL Class vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Polestar 2

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL 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 2 is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,542 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 647 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

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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 SL Class offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 680 Nm more.

SL 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: Polestar 2 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is a bit lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 259 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers significantly more boot space – 405 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 2 carries somewhat more – 421 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 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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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 568 - 659 km
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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Polestar 2

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Mercedes SL Class
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
206 - 309 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
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,915 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
145 - 375 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

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

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