Polestar Polestar 3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison

Polestar Polestar 3

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CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2025 Polestar 3 review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE review

This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Polestar Polestar 3 LONG RANGE SINGLE MTR +PACK

Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Towing

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

85L

561 to 1105 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$116,753 - $154,453

$136,600 - $273,300

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CarExpert's Take

Josh Nevett

Deputy Marketplace Editor

Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Supreme cabin space
Unrivalled driving range
Cheap to run

Misses

Sluggish for an EV
Still some tech bugs to iron out
Useful features hidden in option packs

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
Comfort-focused drive is plush
Updated tech works well

Misses

$30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
Still needs (expensive) options ticked
Cabin execution feels underdone

Colours Available

Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:

Snow (white)
Thunder (grey)
Jupiter (bronze)
Midnight (blue)
Space (black)

Reviews

Very Good

2025 Polestar 3 review

On paper, the cheapest Polestar 3 relegates 'range anxiety' to the rear-view mirror. We put the brand's bold claims to the test.

Josh Nevett

Very Good

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE review

The updated GLE SUV pushes further upmarket with its pricing, but the recipe remains the same – does it justify $30,000 over an X5?

James Wong

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Specs

Type
-		TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL
Size (cc)
-		1993 - 3982
Size (L)
-		4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L
Cylinders
-		8, 6, 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
-		16 - 32
Power
220kW - 380kW		198kW - 450kW
Power RPM
-		4000 - 5800
Torque
490Nm - 910Nm		520Nm - 850Nm
Torque RPM
-		1350 - 2500
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
-		-

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Polestar Polestar 3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison