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BMW 2 Series vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Polestar 5?

BMW 2 Series vs Polestar 5: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Polestar 5

  • significantly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 2 Series is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,700 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,972 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 5 offers significantly more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 354 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the BMW 2 Series takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers visibly more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 365 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is clearly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 902 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 comes out modestly ahead 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.

from £101,700
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Polestar 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 565 - 670 km
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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
2,015 mm
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
350 - 400 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Polestar
Is the BMW 2 Series offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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