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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Polestar 3 comparison

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?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Polestar 3: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Polestar 3

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  • considerably 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:

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.

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Engine and Performance:

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.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 567 - 706 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Polestar 3

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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 3

Polestar 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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BMW 3 Series Touring
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
107 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
-
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
285 - 496 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 - 517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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
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