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Polestar 2 vs BMW i4 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 49,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or BMW i4?

Polestar 2 vs BMW i4: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • moderately cheaper
  • only slightly more electric range
  • marginally lighter

BMW i4

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  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the BMW i4 costs 49,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,380 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i4 is very 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 only slightly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 46 km more than the BMW i4.

i4

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 i4 offers noticeably 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 i4 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i4 delivers very slightly more torque with 795 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 55 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 2,070 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i4 offers somewhat more boot space – 470 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i4 carries a bit more – 480 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i4 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.

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i4

BMW i4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 514 - 613 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
49,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
514 - 613 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
445 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
286 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
400 - 795 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
210 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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