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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Polestar 2?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Polestar 2: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • markedly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Polestar 2

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  • moderately cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Polestar 2 is moderately cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,980 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 561 km more than the BMW 5 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 5 Series Touring offers markedly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 251 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is a bit 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 BMW 5 Series Touring delivers markedly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

5 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 5 Series Touring is somewhat lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 219 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers noticeably more boot space – 570 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries markedly more – 620 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 sits just 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 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 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 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
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
53 - 157 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
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the BMW 5 Series Touring?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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