Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 580 120 kWhvsPolestar 2 78 kWh

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

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Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297)

EQS 580 120 kWh

523 hpElectricAWDLiftback / fastback2021-2023
VS

Polestar 2

78 kWh

408 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 580 120 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    523 hp
    390 kW
  • Highest torque
    855 Nm
    631 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWhPolestar278 kWh
Power
523hp390kW
408hp304kW
Torque
855Nm631lb-ft
660Nm487lb-ft
Curb weight
2,510kg5,534lb
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
50.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
52.4s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
40.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-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.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWhPolestar278 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 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
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
523 hp
390 kW
Polestar278 kWh
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 580 120 kWh has 115 hp more than Polestar 2 78 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Polestar 2 78 kWh and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 580 120 kWh: 115 hp (86 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
855 Nm
631 lb-ft
Polestar278 kWh
660 Nm
487 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
2,510 kg
5,534 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh4.3 s
Polestar278 kWh4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 580 120 kWh and Polestar 2 78 kWh: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
523 hp
390 kW
4.3 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWh
Power
523 hp
390 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,216 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,512 mm
59.5 in
Polestar278 kWh
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 580 120 kWhPolestar278 kWh
Power
523 hp
390 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
855 Nm
631 lb-ft
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
2,510 kg
5,534 lb
2,113 kg
4,658 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,216 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,512 mm
59.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 580 120 kWh

  • Has 115 hp more
  • Has 195 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Polestar 2 78 kWh

  • Is 397 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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