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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Polestar 2?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Polestar 2: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Polestar 2

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  • significantly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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 3 Series Touring is very slightly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,105 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 562 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers somewhat more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers only slightly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

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 3 Series Touring is visibly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 419 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers a bit more boot space – 500 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries moderately more – 520 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 568 - 659 km
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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Polestar 2

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Polestar
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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