Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG vs Polestar Polestar 1
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2021 Polestar Polestar 1
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S63 AMGAMG S 63 | Polestar Polestar 1Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | AMG S 63 | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2021 | 2021 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S63 AMGAMG S 63 | Polestar Polestar 1Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $173,100 | $155,000 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S63 AMGAMG S 63 | Polestar Polestar 1Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | — | 58 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 52 mi (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 9 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S63 AMGAMG S 63 | Polestar Polestar 1Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 603 hp | 626 hp (best) |
| Torque | 664 lb-ft | 738 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S63 AMGAMG S 63 | Polestar Polestar 1Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 14.1 cu ft (best) | 4.4 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,586 lbs (best) | 5,170 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in (best) | 107.9 in |
| Length | 198.9 in (best) | 180.5 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 77.1 in (best) |
| Height | 56 in (best) | 53.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S63 AMGAMG S 63 | Polestar Polestar 1Base |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG | Polestar Polestar 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMG S 63 $173,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $155,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | AMG S 63 $185,400 MSRP | — |