Global EV Comparison: Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor vs Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
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General Info
The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €81590. The Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €97770 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor | Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2022-2023 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China, USA | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €81590 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €97770 |
| GCC Score | 7.1 | 7 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) has a larger battery, the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor | Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 507 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 610 km | 616 km |
| Range (GCC) | 500 km | 492 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 111 kWh | 120 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 107 kWh | 108.4 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.4 kWh/100 km | 22 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.67 km/kWh | 4.54 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7 | 6.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) maxes out at 207 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor | Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 207 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.6 | 7.1 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor | Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 360 kW | 330 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 483 hp | 443 hp |
| Motor Torque | 840 Nm | 828 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5 s | 5.2 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.3 | 6.2 |
Dimensions
The Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…).
The Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor | Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4900 mm | 5125 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2120 mm | 2157 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1968 mm | 1959 mm |
| Height | 1627 mm | 1718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2985 mm | 3210 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) 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 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…), but the Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) doesn’t have one.
The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023).
| Property | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor | Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 2584 kg | 2805 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 484 l | 645 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1411 l | 2100 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 32 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 2200 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.5 | 8.4 |