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BMW i5 Touring vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Polestar 2?

BMW i5 Touring vs Polestar 2: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5 Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Polestar 2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,323 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BMW i5 Touring. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers barely more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 57 km more than the BMW i5 Touring.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i5 Touring offers noticeably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers very slightly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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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, Polestar 2 is barely lighter – 2,069 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 186 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 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 i5 Touring carries visibly more – 560 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring stands out in the key areas 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 £62,500
i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 522 - 602 km
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Volker Fircks
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BMW impresses with quality, design, tactile feel and trunk volume.

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BMW i5 Touring
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 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
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Polestar
What drivetrain options does the BMW i5 Touring have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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