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BMW XM vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Polestar 4?

BMW XM vs Polestar 4: Key differences

BMW XM

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • barely more trunk space
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Polestar 4

4.8 (13 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Polestar 4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,085 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 540 km more than the BMW XM.

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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 XM offers markedly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 314 Nm more.

XM

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 4 is visibly lighter – 2,230 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers barely more boot space – 527 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries moderately more – 525 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £53,100
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Polestar 4

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 590 - 620 km
BMW XM
Polestar 4

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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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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BMW XM
Polestar 4

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,005 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Polestar
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