Global EV Comparison: BMW iX M70 xDrive vs Polestar 3 Long Range Performance

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) has a starting price of €123900, compared to the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…), which starts at €88190.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Years of Production 2025-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany China, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €123900 €88190
GCC Score 7.4 6.9

Range and Efficiency

The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…).

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Range (EPA) 488 km 449 km
Range (WLTP) 600 km 560 km
Range (GCC) 481 km 451 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 115 kWh 111 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 108.9 kWh 107 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 22.6 kWh/100 km 23.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.42 km/kWh 4.21 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.4 5.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) maxes out at 195 kW.

The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 195 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 8 7.5

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 485 kW 380 kW
Motor Power (hp) 650 hp 510 hp
Motor Torque 1015 Nm 910 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.8 s 4.7 s
Top Speed 250 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 7.5 6.6

Dimensions

The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Length 4965 mm 4900 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2230 mm 2120 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1970 mm 1968 mm
Height 1695 mm 1627 mm
Wheelbase 3000 mm 2985 mm

Cargo and Towing

The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…), but the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) doesn’t have one.

The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…).

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2655 kg 2584 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 500 l 484 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1750 l 1411 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 32 l
Towing Capacity 2500 kg 2200 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 8.4 7.5
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