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BMW i5 Touring vs Polestar 4 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Polestar 4?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Polestar 4 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 53100 £, while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61900 £. That’s a price difference of around 8828 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BMW i5 Touring: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the Polestar 4 with 17.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.40 kWh.

As for range, the Polestar 4 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 620 km, about 18 km more than the BMW i5 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 i5 Touring has a barely noticeable edge – offering 601 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the BMW i5 Touring takes 3.90 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW i5 Touring performs slightly better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Polestar 4 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW i5 Touring pulls slightly stronger with 820 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 134 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Polestar 4 is hardly perceptible lighter – 2230 kg compared to 2255 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers barely noticeable more room – 570 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW i5 Touring performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1700 L, which is about 164 L more than the Polestar 4.

When it comes to payload, BMW i5 Touring somewhat takes the win – 560 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW i5 Touring shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £61,900
i5 Touring @ BMW Group Press

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
  • Electric Range : 522 - 602 km
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BMW i5 Touring

The new BMW i5 Touring combines elegant design with cutting-edge electric mobility. Its spacious interior offers both luxury and practicality, making it an ideal choice for families and long journeys. Enhanced with advanced technology, this vehicle ensures a smooth and efficient driving experience.

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Polestar 4

The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
61900 - 87000 £
Price
53100 - 59900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
81.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
94 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2255 - 2425 kg
Curb weight
2230 - 2355 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
5060 mm
Length
4840 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1505 - 1515 mm
Height
1534 mm
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1536 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
455 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
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 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

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Is the BMW i5 Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 Touring is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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