Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs Polestar Polestar 4 coupé
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Mercedes-BenzEQE SUV | PolestarPolestar 4 coupé | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2023 | January 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 315–443 bhp | 268–536 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 4.7–6.4 s | 3.8–7.1 s (better) |
| Top speed | 130 mph (better) | 124 mph |
| Engine or motors | EQE 350+ and 350 4MATIC: 235 kW (320 hp); EQE 500 4MATIC: 330 kW (449 hp); bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures | Rear motor: 200 kW (272 hp, 268 bhp); Dual motor: 400 kW (544 hp, 536 bhp), with a disconnect clutch on the front motor |
| Torque | 565 Nm (EQE 350+), 765 Nm (EQE 350 4MATIC), 858 Nm (EQE 500 4MATIC) | 343 Nm (Rear motor), 686 Nm (Dual motor) |
| Gearbox | – | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive (EQE 350+); all-wheel drive (4MATIC) | Rear-wheel drive (Rear motor) or all-wheel drive (Dual motor) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 337–372 miles | 367–385 miles (better) |
| Battery | 90–96 kWh | 100 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 170 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP range 372 miles (EQE 350+), 337 miles (EQE 350 4MATIC), 360 miles (EQE 500 4MATIC); 125–155 km added in 10 minutes of DC charging | WLTP range target 385 miles (Rear motor) or 367 miles (Dual motor). 0–62 mph figures are Polestar's 0–100 km/h times; Polestar UK quotes 0–60 mph in 6.9 and 3.7 seconds |
| Charging | Usable battery 96 kWh (EQE 350+, EQE 500 4MATIC) or 90 kWh (EQE 350 4MATIC); DC up to 170 kW, 10–80% in 32 minutes; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 9.5–10.25 hours | 400 V lithium-ion battery, 100 kWh capacity as Polestar quotes it (cell-to-pack, 110 cells); DC up to 200 kW, 10–80% in 30 minutes; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 11 hours; Plug & Charge (ISO 15118) |
| Efficiency | 18.8 kWh/100 km (EQE 350+), 19.5 kWh/100 km (EQE 350 4MATIC), 19.6 kWh/100 km (EQE 500 4MATIC), WLTP combined | 28.6–29.6 kWh/100 miles (Rear motor), 30.6–34.9 kWh/100 miles (Dual motor), WLTP |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 520 litres | 526 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,863 mm | 4,840 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | – |
| Weight | From 2,592 kg | From 2,230 kg |
| Boot | 520 litres | 526 litres including the underfloor compartment, 1,536 litres with the rear seats folded; 15-litre front boot |
| Towing | 750 kg (EQE 350+) or 1,800 kg (4MATIC) braked; 750 kg unbraked | Up to 1,500 kg (Rear motor) or 2,000 kg (Dual motor) |
| Size | 4,863 mm long, 1,940 mm wide without mirrors (2,141 mm with), 1,707 mm high; 12.3 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,592 kg (EQE 350+) to 2,718 kg (EQE 500 4MATIC) | 4,840 mm long, 2,067 mm wide with mirrors folded (2,139 mm extended), 1,534 mm high; 2,999 mm wheelbase; 11.64 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,230 kg (Rear motor) or 2,355 kg (Dual motor) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | 15.4-inch centre display and 10.2-inch driver display; 14.7-inch head-up display with the Plus pack; wireless Apple CarPlay; Google apps built in; Harman Kardon audio |
| Driver assistance | – | Pilot Assist with the Pilot pack; 8.9-inch rear-view digital mirror fed by a roof camera |
| Safety rating | – | Euro NCAP 5 stars (2025); adult occupant 92%, child occupant 85%, vulnerable road users 81%, safety assist 79% |
| Warranty | – | 3 years or 60,000 miles; battery 8 years or 100,000 miles |
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