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Mercedes VLE vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (276 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (67,700 £ vs 67,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes VLE or Polestar 3?

Mercedes VLE vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Mercedes VLE

  • very slightly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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Polestar 3

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  • marginally cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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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 marginally cheaper – starting at 67,600 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 86 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 3 is marginally more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the Mercedes VLE. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 60 km more than the Polestar 3.

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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 3 offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 404 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 VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers substantially more torque with 870 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 3 is noticeably lighter – 2,315 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 585 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers clearly more boot space – 795 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 311 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries marginally more – 711 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 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 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
Mercedes VLE
Polestar 3

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Mercedes VLE

The Mercedes VLE is a spacious and versatile people carrier that pairs a calm, refined ride with a premium-feeling interior. It’s tailored for family and executive use, offering comfortable seating and practical versatility for everyday journeys.

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Polestar 3

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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Mercedes VLE
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
795 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,999 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
497 - 711 kg
Payload
605 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
276 HP
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
203 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
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