Global EV Comparison: BMW iX xDrive45 vs Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) has a starting price of €83500, compared to the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…), which starts at €81590.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive45 | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | €83500 | €81590 |
| GCC Score | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...).
| Property | BMW iX xDrive45 | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 502 km | 507 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 602 km | 610 km |
| Range (GCC) | 477 km | 500 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 111 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 94.8 kWh | 107 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 19.9 kWh/100 km | 21.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.03 km/kWh | 4.67 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.1 | 7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) maxes out at 175 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive45 | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 175 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7 | 7.6 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive45 | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 360 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 483 hp |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm | 840 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 s | 5 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Dimensions
The BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive45 | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 xDrive45 (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 Dual Motor (2024-…), but the BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…).
| Property | BMW iX xDrive45 | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2525 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 |
