USA EV Comparison: BMW i4 xDrive40 vs Polestar 2 Long Range Performance vs 2 Long Range Performance
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in imperial units (mi, lb). To see metric units (km, kg), switch website version to Global.
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General Info
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-2025 | 2021-2023 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | China | China |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $56900 |
| Price USA (Used) | $53400 | $18100 | $24000 |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 307 mi | 260 mi | 247 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 341 mi | 291 mi | 353 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 277 mi | 247 mi | 281 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 78 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81.3 kWh | 75 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 29.4 kWh/100 mi | 30.4 kWh/100 mi | 28.1 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.41 mi/kWh | 3.29 mi/kWh | 3.56 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.2 | 6.4 | 7.6 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 150 kW | 205 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 295 kW | 350 kW | 335 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 396 hp | 469 hp | 449 hp |
| Motor Torque | 443 lb-ft | 502 lb-ft | 546 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9 s | 4.2 s | 4.1 s |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 127 mph | 127 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.6 | 6 | 6.1 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 181.3 in | 181.3 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 81.6 in | 78.1 in | 78.1 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.9 in | 73.2 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57 in | 58 in | 58 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 107.7 in | 107.7 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4982 lb | 4650 lb | 4640 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 45.6 ft3 | 38.7 ft3 | 38.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.4 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5 | 5 |
