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BMW i5 vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (60,200 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Polestar 2?

BMW i5 vs Polestar 2: Key differences

BMW i5

  • markedly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

Polestar 2

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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more electric range
  • marginally lighter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Polestar 2 is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,180 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 2. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers barely more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 32 km more than the BMW i5.

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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 offers markedly 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 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW i5 is moderately faster – reaching 230 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

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

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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, Polestar 2 is marginally lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers somewhat more boot space – 490 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries clearly more – 545 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 is clearly superior 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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i5

BMW i5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 540 - 627 km
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Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
60,200 - 85,300 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
81.2 kWh
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
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,505 - 1,515 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
375 - 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
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
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Polestar
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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