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Polestar 5 112 kWhvsMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026 S 680 V8

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

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Polestar 5

112 kWh

748 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2025-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026

S 680 V8

612 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Polestar 5 112 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    748 hp
    558 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    299 hp/t
    223 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPolestar5112 kWhMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
Power
748hp558kW
612hp456kW
Torque
812Nm599lb-ft
850Nm627lb-ft
Curb weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,355kg5,192lb
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
34.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
37.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
11.0s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
361Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
650km404mi
Calculated
Displacement-
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,087mm200in
5,484mm216in
Width-
1,921mm76in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
3,054mm120in
3,396mm134in
Front track
1,716mm68in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,684mm66in
1,683mm66in
Ground clearance
149mm6in
-
Trunk volume
365L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,128L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
76L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPolestar5112 kWhMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
11.7 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
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
128 mph
201 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh
748 hp
558 kW
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
612 hp
456 kW

Polestar 5 112 kWh has 136 hp more than Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8 and Polestar 5 112 kWh: 136 hp (101 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh
812 Nm
599 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
850 Nm
627 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh
2,500 kg
5,512 lb
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
2,355 kg
5,192 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-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Polestar 5 112 kWh and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8: 0.1 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
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Polestar5112 kWh
748 hp
558 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
612 hp
456 kW
4.0 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
748 hp
558 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 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
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
5,484 mm
215.9 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePolestar5112 kWhMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
Power
748 hp
558 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
812 Nm
599 lb-ft
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,500 kg
5,512 lb
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
5,484 mm
215.9 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Range score
-
650 km
404 mi
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Polestar 5 112 kWh

  • Has 136 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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