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Polestar 3 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (67,600 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Polestar 3 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Polestar 3

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  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,271 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers considerably more torque with 870 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

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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, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 2,315 kg. The difference is around 820 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 3 offers a bit more boot space – 484 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries markedly more – 645 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 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 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 601 - 647 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,935 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 645 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Polestar
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Polestar 3 have?

The Polestar 3 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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