Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297)
EQS 500 120 kWh
449 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2022-2024
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 500 120 kWhvsPolestar 2 78 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Polestar 2
78 kWh
408 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2020-2023
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 500 120 kWh
- Fastest top speed220 km/h137 mph Unrestricted210 km/h130 mph Restricted
- Most powerful449 hp335 kW
- Highest torque828 Nm611 lb-ft
- Largest trunk610 L
- Best overall score79/100
- Best performance score76/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score85/100
Polestar 2 78 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.7 s
- Lightest2,113 kg4,658 lb
- Best power-to-weight193 hp/t144 kW/t5.2 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 500 120 kWh | Polestar278 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 449hp335kW | 408hp304kW |
| Torque | 828Nm611lb-ft | 660Nm487lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,555kg5,633lb | 2,113kg4,658lb |
| Gross weight | 3,060kg6,746lb | 2,600kg5,732lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Calculated | 205 km/h 127 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 60.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated | 52.4s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 26.9s Calculated | 40.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5s Calculated | 4.4s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.2s Calculated | 13.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated | 193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton Calculated | 312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Length | 5,216mm205in | 4,606mm181in |
| Width | 1,926mm76in | 1,800mm71in |
| Height | 1,512mm60in | 1,479mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 3,210mm126in | 2,735mm108in |
| Front track | 1,667mm66in | 1,602mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,682mm66in | 1,601mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 134mm5in | 151mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 610L | - |
| Max trunk volume | 1,770L | 440L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 500 120 kWh | Polestar278 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 4.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 26.9 s | 40.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Limited | 205 km/h 127 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.4 s | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.0 s | 11.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.2 s | 13.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 164 km/h 102 mph | 161 km/h 100 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 500 120 kWh | 449 hp 335 kW |
| Polestar278 kWh | 408 hp 304 kW |
Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 500 120 kWh has 41 hp more than Polestar 2 78 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Polestar 2 78 kWh and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 500 120 kWh: 41 hp (31 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 500 120 kWh | 828 Nm 611 lb-ft |
| Polestar278 kWh | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 500 120 kWh | 2,555 kg 5,633 lb |
| Polestar278 kWh | 2,113 kg 4,658 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 500 120 kWh | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
| Polestar278 kWh | 205 km/h 127 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 500 120 kWh | 4.8 s |
| Polestar278 kWh | 4.7 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 500 120 kWh has more power, Polestar 2 78 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Polestar 2 78 kWh and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 500 120 kWh: 0.1 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 500 120 kWh | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp |
| Polestar278 kWh | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 500 120 kWh | 449 hp 335 kW | 4.8 s | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
| Polestar278 kWh | 408 hp 304 kW | 4.7 s | 205 km/h 127 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 500 120 kWh |
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| Polestar278 kWh |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 500 120 kWh | Polestar278 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 449 hp 335 kW | 408 hp 304 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 828 Nm 611 lb-ft | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 4.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph | 205 km/h 127 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,555 kg 5,633 lb | 2,113 kg 4,658 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Trunk score | 610 L 21.5 cu ft | 440 L 15.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 500 120 kWh
- Has 41 hp more
- Has 168 Nm more
- Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 170 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
Polestar 2 78 kWh
- Is 442 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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