Polestar 5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

The Polestar 5 starts from $193,100 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS opens at $209,900. 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 $212,410 and $230,890 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 Polestar 5 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 9-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

The Polestar 5 uses a Electric Motor producing 650kW and 1015Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.2 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS responds with a Electric making 245kW and 568Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.2 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: 112kWh (Polestar 5) vs 107.8kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQS), giving WLTP ranges of 670km and 708km. DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Polestar 5) vs 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS).

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

Boot space is 365L in the Polestar 5 and 610L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS, 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 (Polestar 5) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz EQS). Both match on warranty length.