Compare performance (326 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Polestar 4?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,557 £.
As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 538 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 4 offers substantially more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 4 delivers noticeably more torque with 686 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 209 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is significantly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 685 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers slightly more boot space – 526 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries barely more – 505 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
The Polestar 4 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer turns the family MPV into something you’d actually want to park outside a café, pairing compact practicality with surprisingly premium cabin flair. It won’t thrill like a sports car, but it drives with the composed poise you expect from the badge and keeps daily life easy and un-fussy.
detailsThe Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
590 - 620 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
526 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
272 - 544 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
343 - 686 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
200 - 400 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Polestar
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