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BMW X6 vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (84,100 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X6 or Polestar 2?

BMW X6 vs Polestar 2: Key differences

BMW X6

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly 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

X6

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Polestar 2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the BMW X6 costs 84,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,923 £.

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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 X6 offers visibly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X6 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 X6 delivers very slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

X6

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, Polestar 2 is only slightly lighter – 2,069 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 171 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X6 offers visibly more boot space – 580 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X6 carries markedly more – 695 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 274 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is far 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 568 - 659 km
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BMW IS BEST!!!!!!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
84,100 - 147,300 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.2 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
188 - 288 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
580 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
4,606 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,019 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
595 - 695 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 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
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Polestar
What drivetrain options does the BMW X6 have?

The BMW X6 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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