Car comparison

Polestar 5 112 kWhvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Polestar 5

112 kWh

884 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2025-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

AMG C 43

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-2026

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Polestar 5 112 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    884 hp
    659 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,015 Nm
    749 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    353 hp/t
    263 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPolestar5112 kWhMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Power
884hp659kW
421hp314kW
Torque
1,015Nm749lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,503kg5,518lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight-
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
26.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
38.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
8.7s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.7s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
353hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
406Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
717km446mi
Calculated
Displacement-
1,991cc121cu in
Length
5,087mm200in
4,791mm189in
Width-
1,824mm72in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
3,054mm120in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,716mm68in
1,593mm63in
Rear track
1,684mm66in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
153mm6in
-
Trunk volume
365L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,128L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank-
66L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPolestar5112 kWhMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.7 s
12.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.7 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
199 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh
884 hp
659 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
421 hp
314 kW

Polestar 5 112 kWh has 463 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 and Polestar 5 112 kWh: 463 hp (345 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh
1,015 Nm
749 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh
2,503 kg
5,518 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
1,735 kg
3,825 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh3.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 434.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Polestar 5 112 kWh and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh
353 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Polestar5112 kWh
884 hp
659 kW
3.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
421 hp
314 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Polestar5112 kWh
Power
884 hp
659 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePolestar5112 kWhMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Power
884 hp
659 kW
421 hp
314 kW
Torque
1,015 Nm
749 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,503 kg
5,518 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
-
717 km
446 mi
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
353 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Polestar 5 112 kWh

  • Has 463 hp more
  • Has 515 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 111 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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