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Polestar 3 vs Mercedes VLE comparison

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

Polestar 3 vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

Polestar 3

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes VLE

  • barely more electric range
  • markedly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Polestar 3 is only slightly 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 very slightly 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 barely more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 60 km more than the Polestar 3.

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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 276 HP. That’s roughly 404 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is considerably 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 clearly more torque with 870 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 470 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 VLE offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

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

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers markedly 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 barely 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

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  • 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
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
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 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
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,935 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 645 kg
Payload
497 - 711 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
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Power kW
203 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
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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