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Polestar 4 vs BMW iX comparison
Compare performance (544 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 4 or BMW iX?
Polestar 4 vs BMW iX: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Polestar 4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the BMW iX costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,514 £.
When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 17.8 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW iX offers slightly more range – reaching up to 701 km, about 81 km more than the Polestar 4.
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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 iX offers moderately more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 115 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 iX delivers noticeably more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 329 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, Polestar 4 is moderately lighter – 2,230 kg compared to 2,525 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers marginally more boot space – 526 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW iX carries clearly more – 575 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW iX holds a solid overall lead 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 £71,600
BMW iX
Polestar 4
BMW iX
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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 iX
The BMW iX arrives like a tech-rich luxury SUV that refuses to shout, offering a serene yet authoritative road presence that suits both city commutes and long-distance cruising. Inside, its minimalist cabin wraps high-quality materials and clever interfaces around a driver-focused layout, making it feel more like a forward-thinking lounge than just another electric appliance — and yes, it still delivers the dynamic driving character you'd expect from a BMW.
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Polestar 4
BMW iX
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
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Price
71,600 - 108,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
590 - 620 km
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Electric Range
600 - 701 km
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
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Curb weight
2,525 - 2,655 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 L
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Trunk capacity
500 L
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Length
4,840 mm
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Length
-
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Width
2,008 mm
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Width
1,970 mm
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Height
1,534 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,536 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
455 kg
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Payload
505 - 575 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 544 HP
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Power HP
408 - 659 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
343 - 686 Nm
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Torque
700 - 1,015 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
200 - 400 kW
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Power kW
300 - 485 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Polestar
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Brand
BMW
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