Mercedes-Benz EQC vs Volkswagen ID. Polo
The Volkswagen ID. Polo leads on 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz EQC leads on 0–62 mph.
SUV
EQC 400 4MATIC (Germany, 2021 base model)
1 of 3 versions
Germany · checked Feb 17, 2021 · media.mercedes-benz.com
38/100#214 of 281 · Everyday
Hatchback
ID. Polo Trend
Germany · checked Oct 23, 2026 · volkswagen.de
38/100#216 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EQCMercedes-Benz EQCID. PoloVolkswagen ID. Polo
- Range (WLTP)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row17 min faster· 43%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+22 kW· 25%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row5.7 s quicker· 54%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.1 cu ft· 13%
- Power- best on this row+215 kW· 253%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz EQC | Volkswagen ID. Polo |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | version not named | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version not named | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQC if
Pick the Volkswagen ID. Polo if
Score by category
out of 100
Mercedes-Benz EQCVolkswagen ID. Polo
Range
5334Charging
1028Performance
8811Practicality
7365
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- 250 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- WLTP
Which charges faster?
Volkswagen ID. PoloID. Polo
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- 40 min
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- 17 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- 22 kW
Which is quicker?
Mercedes-Benz EQCEQC
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- 5.7 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Volkswagen ID. PoloID. Polo
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- €41,074
Where next
- Volkswagen ID. PoloFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Mercedes-Benz EQC vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 19 sources
Every source link (28)
- https://www.mbusa.com/content/mb-nafta/en_us/vehicles/class/eqc/suv.html?msockid=1595ff2d2ca066f83bf8e9412d6d6714
- https://www.mbusa.com/content/mb-nafta/en_us/vehicles/class/eqc/suv.html
- https://www.mbusa.com/en/future-vehicles/eqc.
- https://www.mbusa.com/en/future-vehicles/eqc
- https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/mercedes-benz/eqc/0776/
- https://www.arenaev.com/mercedes_eqc_400_4matic_2021-specs-61.php
- https://mercedes-benz-media.co.uk/assets/documents/original/45350-EQCupdate10240229v1290224online.pdf
- https://www.mercedes-benz.de/passengercars/models/discontinued/eqc.html
- https://www.electrifying.com/used-reviews/mercedes/eqc/review
- https://static.oneweb.mercedes-benz.com/css-oom-assets/en-mt/pdf/mercedes-eqc-suv-2021-january-n293-mbux-owners-manual-1.pdf
- https://www.drivingelectric.com/mercedes-benz/eqc/range
- https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/long-term-tests/mercedes-benz/eqc/
- https://mercedes-benz-media.co.uk/assets/documents/original/41888-20190508PressemappeMercedesBenzEQCENG.docx
- https://gebrauchtwagen.mercedes-benz.de/vehicle?GP001012_Mercedes-Benz_EQC_400_4Matic=&language=de-DE&vehicle=19087083
- https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/mercedes-benz/eqc
- https://media.mercedes-benz.com/article/3d82c93e-b82c-43a2-be03-e4902f1b7dc7
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/mercedes-benz/eqc/293/294016/
- https://www.greencarscompare.com/car/mercedes-eqc-2019/specs/
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/mercedes-benz/mercedes-eqc-elektro-suv/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_EQC
- https://greencarscompare.com/car/mercedes-eqc-2019/
- https://www.volkswagen.de/de/modelle/id-polo.html/__ui/technische-daten.app
- https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/affordable-entry-into-electric-mobility-the-all-new-id-polo-is-now-available-with-a-37-kwh-battery-20526
- https://www.volkswagen.de/de/modelle/id-polo.html
- https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/the-all-new-electric-id-polo-international-media-drive-20668/drive-system-versions-and-performance-data-20669
- https://www.volkswagen.ie/en/new-cars/id-polo.html
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/vw/id-polo/1generation/350931/
- https://www.vw-id-polo.info/de/ausstattung