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Polestar 5 vs EQS 53

Polestar · Mercedes-Benz

1/4 Mile winner
Polestar 5
Beats the EQS 53 by 0.24s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Polestar 5 beats the EQS 53 comfortably, finishing 0.24 seconds ahead. It's the 120 extra horsepower talking — the Polestar 5 simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
871 hp
751 hp
0–100 km/h
3.2s
3.4s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
Dual Motor
ELECTRIC MOTOR
Fuel
Electric
Electric
Torque
1015 Nm
950 Nm
Price
$120,000
$102,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Polestar 5
EQS 53
100 m
4.787s
4.916s
1/8 mile
7.162s
7.341s
1/4 mile
10.965s
11.209s
1 km
20.424s
20.762s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: EQS 53 is $102,000 vs $120,000 for the Polestar 5 — a $18,000 gap. Power: Polestar 5 makes 120 hp more (871 vs 751). 0–100 km/h: Polestar 5 is 0.20s quicker (3.2s vs 3.4s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Polestar 5 or the EQS 53?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Polestar 5 is faster, beating the EQS 53 by 0.24 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Polestar 5 vs the EQS 53?

The Polestar 5 hits 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, while the EQS 53 does it in 3.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Polestar 5 produces 871 hp; the EQS 53 produces 751 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Polestar 5 tops out at 250 km/h, and the EQS 53 reaches 250 km/h.

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