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Polestar 3 vs Mercedes EQV comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (67,600 £ vs 50,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or Mercedes EQV?

Polestar 3 vs Mercedes EQV: Key differences

Polestar 3

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Mercedes EQV

  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly 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:

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.

Mercedes EQV is noticeably cheaper – starting at 50,700 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,881 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 3 is considerably more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQV. That’s a difference of about 9.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 647 km, about 283 km more than the Mercedes EQV.

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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 Polestar 3 offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 476 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes EQV takes 10.3 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers significantly more torque with 870 Nm compared to 365 Nm. That’s about 505 Nm more.

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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 EQV offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 3 is a bit lighter – 2,315 kg compared to 2,666 kg. The difference is around 351 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQV offers significantly more boot space – 1,410 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 926 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQV carries visibly more – 834 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 189 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 is clearly superior 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
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Mercedes EQV

Costs and Consumption
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Price
50,700 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 27.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Electric Range
244 - 364 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,666 - 2,863 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
1,030 - 1,410 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,920 - 1,923 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 - 5,010 L
Payload
605 - 645 kg
Payload
637 - 834 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.3 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Torque
365 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Polestar 3 have?

The Polestar 3 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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