USA EV Comparison: BMW i5 xDrive40 vs Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC vs Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
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General Info
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2025-… | 2023-2023 |
| Current Status | Produced | Announced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | Hungary | China |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | $70100 | $65000 | - Price USA (New) |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $23100 |
| GCC Score | 6.7 | 7.6 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 278 mi | 417 mi | 260 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 360 mi | 480 mi | 303 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 281 mi | 393 mi | 252 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84.4 kWh | 90 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81.2 kWh | 85 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 28.9 kWh/100 mi | 21.6 kWh/100 mi | 29.8 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.46 mi/kWh | 4.62 mi/kWh | 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.4 | 10 | 6.7 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 206 kW | 320 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 8.3 | 6.4 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 290 kW | 260 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 389 hp | 349 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 435 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 487 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2 s | 4.8 s | 4.5 s |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 130 mph | 127 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.7 | 5.4 | 5.8 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.2 in | 185.9 in | 181.3 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 84.9 in | 79.6 in | 78.1 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 74.8 in | 73 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 59.6 in | 57.8 in | 58.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 109.8 in | 107.7 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC | Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5187 lb | 4707 lb | 4650 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 17.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 27.7 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 38.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.6 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 4400 lb | 3307 lb | 2000 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.9 | 5.2 | 5 |
