Mercedes EQE 300 vs Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Mercedes EQE 300 (2022-…) has a starting price of €67187, compared to the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (2024-…), which starts at €48990.

The Mercedes EQE 300 (2022-…) is a Sedan, whereas the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (2024-…) is a Liftback.

While the Mercedes EQE 300 (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (2024-…).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 180 kW, while the Mercedes EQE 300 (2022-…) maxes out at 170 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

The Mercedes EQE 300 (2022-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (2024-…).

The Mercedes EQE 300 (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Mercedes EQE 300 (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (2024-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (2024-…), but the Mercedes EQE 300 (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Mercedes EQE 300 (2022-…).