Mercedes B 250e Gen 1 vs Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) for as low as $9850, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) begins at $24995.

The Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) is a Hatchback, whereas the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is a Liftback.

Property Mercedes B 250e Gen 1 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Years of Production 2014-2017 2020-2023
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany, Hungary China
Body Style Hatchback Liftback
Available in the USA Yes Yes
Price USA (Used) $9850 $24995
GCC Score 4.6 6.6

Range and Efficiency

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017).

Property Mercedes B 250e Gen 1 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Range (EPA) 87 mi 249 mi
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 303 mi
Range (GCC) 88 mi 249 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 31 kWh 78 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 28 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 31.8 kWh/100 mi 30.1 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.14 mi/kWh 3.32 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 4.1 6.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) can charge at up to 150 kW.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) is limited to 10 kW.

Property Mercedes B 250e Gen 1 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 10 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Type 1 (J1772) CCS Type 1
Charging Score 4 6.5

Performance

The Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) is front-wheel drive, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Mercedes B 250e Gen 1 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Drive Type FWD AWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 132 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 177 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 251 lb-ft 487 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.5 s 4.5 s
Top Speed 99 mph 127 mph
Performance Score 3.4 6.7

Dimensions

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is longer and wider, but the Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) is taller.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Mercedes B 250e Gen 1 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Length 171.6 in 181.3 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.1 in 78.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 70.3 in 73.2 in
Height 61.3 in 58.3 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in 107.7 in

Cargo and Towing

The Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023), but the Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) doesn’t have one.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has a towing capacity of up to 2000 lb, whereas the Mercedes B 250e (2014-2017) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Mercedes B 250e Gen 1 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3924 lb 4650 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.7 ft3 14.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 51.4 ft3 38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.2 ft3
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 4.6 5.1
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