Global EV Comparison: Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor vs Tesla Model 3 RWD vs Mercedes CLA 250+
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Mercedes CLA 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China, USA | Hungary |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €48990 | €40970 | €56000 |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 6.4 | 7.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Mercedes CLA 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 694 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 554 km | 520 km | 792 km |
| Range (GCC) | 469 km | 442 km | 652 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 70 kWh | 64 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 67 kWh | 60.5 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.3 kWh/100 km | 13.7 kWh/100 km | 13 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 7 km/kWh | 7.31 km/kWh | 7.67 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.8 | 8.6 | 10 |
Charging
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Mercedes CLA 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 180 kW | 175 kW | 320 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 5.8 | 8.3 |
Performance
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Mercedes CLA 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 200 kW | 208 kW | 200 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 268 hp | 279 hp | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | 490 Nm | 420 Nm | 335 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 s | 6.1 s | 6.7 s |
| Top Speed | 205 km/h | 201 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Dimensions
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Mercedes CLA 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4606 mm | 4720 mm | 4723 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1985 mm | 2089 mm | 2021 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1859 mm | 1849 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1479 mm | 1440 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm | 2875 mm | 2790 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Mercedes CLA 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1944 kg | 1836 kg | 2055 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 407 l | 594 l | 405 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1097 l | 977 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 33 l | 88 l | 101 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 1000 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
