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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Polestar 3 comparison
Compare performance (727 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Polestar 3?
BMW 5 Series Touring vs Polestar 3: Key differences
5 Series Touring
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 5 Series Touring is markedly cheaper – starting at 52,500 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,820 £.
As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 608 km more than the BMW 5 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 5 Series Touring offers noticeably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 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.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Polestar 3 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers marginally more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 910 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.
5 Series Touring
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 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is noticeably lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 725 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers moderately more boot space – 570 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.
For maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 289 L more than the Polestar 3.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries a bit more – 620 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Polestar 3 has the upper hand 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 £67,400
Polestar 3
BMW 5 Series Touring
Polestar 3
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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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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 5 Series Touring
Polestar 3
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 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
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
567 - 706 km
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Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
107 kWh
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
484 L
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Length
5,060 mm
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Length
4,900 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,935 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
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Payload
500 - 620 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 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
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
299 - 517 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
490 - 910 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
220 - 380 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Polestar
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