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Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2024 EQS 580 125 kWhvsPolestar 2 78 kWh

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Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2024

EQS 580 125 kWh

544 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2024-2026
VS

Polestar 2

78 kWh

408 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2024 EQS 580 125 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    544 hp
    406 kW
  • Highest torque
    858 Nm
    633 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2024EQS 580 125 kWhPolestar278 kWh
Power
544hp406kW
408hp304kW
Torque
858Nm633lb-ft
660Nm487lb-ft
Curb weight
2,580kg5,688lb
2,113kg4,658lb
Gross weight
3,205kg7,066lb
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
52.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
52.4s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
40.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t157kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Length
5,223mm206in
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
620L
-
Max trunk volume
1,700L
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)Facelift 2024EQS 580 125 kWhPolestar278 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 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
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 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)Facelift 2024EQS 580 125 kWh
544 hp
406 kW
Polestar278 kWh
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2024 EQS 580 125 kWh has 136 hp more than Polestar 2 78 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Polestar 2 78 kWh and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2024 EQS 580 125 kWh: 136 hp (101 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2024EQS 580 125 kWh
858 Nm
633 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)Facelift 2024EQS 580 125 kWh
2,580 kg
5,688 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)Facelift 2024EQS 580 125 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2024 EQS 580 125 kWh and Polestar 2 78 kWh: 0.3 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)Facelift 2024EQS 580 125 kWh
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2024EQS 580 125 kWh
544 hp
406 kW
4.4 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)Facelift 2024EQS 580 125 kWh
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,223 mm
205.6 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)Facelift 2024EQS 580 125 kWhPolestar278 kWh
Power
544 hp
406 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
858 Nm
633 lb-ft
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
2,580 kg
5,688 lb
2,113 kg
4,658 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,223 mm
205.6 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
620 L
21.9 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 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) Facelift 2024 EQS 580 125 kWh

  • Has 136 hp more
  • Has 198 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 180 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 467 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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