Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Polestar 5

The Mercedes-Benz EQS starts from $209,900 before on-road costs, while the Polestar 5 opens at $193,100. That makes the Polestar 5 the more affordable entry point by $16,800.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $230,890 and $212,410 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Polestar 5 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Burmester audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Polestar 5. The Polestar 5 counters with V2L and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz EQS gets nappa leather upholstery while the Polestar 5 offers synthetic leather.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS uses a Electric producing 245kW and 568Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.2 seconds.

The Polestar 5 responds with a Electric Motor making 650kW and 1015Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds.

The Polestar 5 has the clear power advantage at 650kW vs 245kW. In the real-world sprint, the Polestar 5 is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 107.8kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQS) vs 112kWh (Polestar 5), giving WLTP ranges of 708km and 670km. DC fast charging peaks at 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS) vs 350kW (Polestar 5).

The Mercedes-Benz EQS measures 5,216mm long on a 3,210mm wheelbase, 129mm longer than the Polestar 5 at 5,087mm (3,054mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 610L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS and 365L in the Polestar 5, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS a 245L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQS leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz EQS) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Polestar 5). Both match on warranty length.