Global EV Comparison: Polestar 2 Long Range Performance vs BMW i4 xDrive40
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2023-…) has a starting price of €58775, compared to the BMW i4 xDrive40 (2025-...), which starts at €64100.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.
| Property | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Germany |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €58775 | €64100 |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the BMW i4 xDrive40 (2025-...) has a larger battery, the Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2023-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 398 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 568 km | 546 km |
| Range (GCC) | 453 km | 439 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 79 kWh | 81.1 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.4 kWh/100 km | 18.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.73 km/kWh | 5.41 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.6 | 7.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 205 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 205 kW | 205 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.8 | 6.8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 335 kW | 295 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 449 hp | 396 hp |
| Motor Torque | 740 Nm | 600 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 s | 5.1 s |
| Top Speed | 205 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.1 | 5.6 |
Dimensions
The BMW i4 xDrive40 (2025-...) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2023-…).
The BMW i4 xDrive40 (2025-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4606 mm | 4783 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1985 mm | 2073 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1859 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1473 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm | 2856 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The BMW i4 xDrive40 (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 2 Long Range Performance (2023-…), but the BMW i4 xDrive40 (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The BMW i4 xDrive40 (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2023-…).
| Property | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2100 kg | 2260 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 407 l | 470 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1097 l | 1290 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 33 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5 |
