Abstract: A micromechanical rotation rate sensor with a sensor element. The micromechanical rotation rate sensor including a drive device for driving an oscillation of the sensor element and an acquisition device for acquiring a measurement signal. The acquisition device includes a first and second electrode structure for acquiring a mechanical deflection or a force effect of the sensor element parallel to an acquisition direction provided substantially perpendicular to the drive direction. A variable capacitance may be formed between the sensor element and the first electrode structure and between the sensor element and the second electrode structure. The acquisition device is provided for differential acquisition of the variable capacitances, which each comprise a static capacitance component and a dynamic capacitance component provided for the opposite variation.