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Polestar 5 vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (884 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (101,700 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 5 or Mercedes AMG GT?

Polestar 5 vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

Polestar 5

  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more electric range
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Mercedes AMG GT

  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 101,700 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 847 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 670 km, about 659 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

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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 very slightly more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 816 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Polestar 5 takes 3.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers visibly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 1,015 Nm. That’s about 405 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is visibly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 672 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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Polestar 5

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Costs and Consumption
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,015 mm
Width
1,929 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
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Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Polestar 5?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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