Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric vs Polestar 3
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV
Maker's price (MSRP), US
58/100#36 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
53/100#45 of 87 · Everyday
Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric is cheaper by $4,000
Who's ahead - and by how much?
GLC ElectricMercedes-Benz GLC ElectricPolestar 3Polestar 3
- Range (EPA)
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row8 min faster· 27%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+80 kW· 32%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3 cu ft· 18%
- Power- best on this row+140 kW· 64%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row3.3 s faster· 44%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric | Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: Rear motor |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Mercedes-Benz GLC ElectricPolestar 3
Range
100100Charging
9071Performance
no data49Practicality
5748
How much is each in the US?
- GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV
- $63,500
Polestar 3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
polestar.com- Long range Single motor
- $67,500
- Long range Dual motor
- $73,400
- Long range Dual motor with Performance pack
- $79,400
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- EPA
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz GLC ElectricGLC Electric
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Polestar 3
- 30 min
- Ahead by
- 8 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Polestar 3
- Ahead by
- 80 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Mercedes-Benz GLC ElectricGLC Electric
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Polestar 3
- Ahead by
- $4,000
Where next
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 27 sources
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