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BMW i7 vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Polestar 5?

BMW i7 vs Polestar 5: Key differences

BMW i7

  • barely cheaper
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Polestar 5

  • markedly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i7

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 i7 is barely cheaper – starting at 99,300 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,315 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 5 is barely more efficient: consuming 17.6 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BMW i7. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 5 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 670 km, about 46 km more than the BMW i7.

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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 Polestar 5 offers markedly more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 659 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the BMW i7 takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers only slightly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 1,015 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

i7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW i7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 5 is only slightly lighter – 2,462 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 133 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 is clearly 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.

from £101,700
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Polestar 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 565 - 670 km
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The BMW i7 is a quietly imposing electric limousine that wraps advanced tech and traditional Bavarian comfort in a futuristic skin. For buyers after serene luxury with a mischievous streak, it pampers rear-seat occupants while reminding the driver that BMW still knows how to make a big car feel alive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 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
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
-

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
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Polestar
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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