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Polestar 2 vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 392 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 45,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe?

Polestar 2 vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • barely cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • moderately lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

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 2 is barely cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,694 £.

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 Polestar 2 offers slightly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers slightly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is moderately lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers moderately more boot space – 470 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,290 L, about 195 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries somewhat more – 480 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 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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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
131 - 179 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
4,783 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
1,442 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Polestar
Brand
BMW
Is the Polestar 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Polestar 2 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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