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

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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) has a starting price of €88190, compared to the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...), which starts at €123900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

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

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

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

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

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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance BMW iX M70 xDrive
Length 4900 mm 4965 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2120 mm 2230 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1968 mm 1970 mm
Height 1627 mm 1695 mm
Wheelbase 2985 mm 3000 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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance BMW iX M70 xDrive
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2584 kg 2655 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 484 l 500 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1411 l 1750 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 32 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2200 kg 2500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.5 8.4
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