Compare performance (530 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Polestar 3?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,305 £.
As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 609 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
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 BMW 3 Series Touring offers marginally more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers visibly more torque with 910 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 925 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers very slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries very slightly more – 520 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.
The Polestar 3 is clearly ahead 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 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.
detailsPolestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
567 - 706 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
107 kWh
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co2
57 - 233 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
Estate
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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
5
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
484 L
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Length
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Length
4,900 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,935 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
285 - 496 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol 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
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
299 - 517 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
490 - 910 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
220 - 380 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 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
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, 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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