BMW i4 Gran Coupé vs Polestar Polestar 2
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWi4 Gran Coupé | PolestarPolestar 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2021 | July 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 282–593 bhp (better) | 268–469 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.7–6 s (better) | 4.2–6.4 s |
| Top speed | 118–140 mph (better) | 127 mph |
| Engine or motors | eDrive35: rear motor, 210 kW (286 hp); eDrive40: rear motor, 250 kW (340 hp); M50 xDrive: two motors, 400 kW (544 hp); M60 xDrive: two motors, 442 kW (601 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | Single rear motor, 200 kW (272 hp, 268 bhp) or 220 kW (299 hp, 295 bhp); dual motor, 310 kW (421 hp, 416 bhp) or 350 kW (476 hp, 469 bhp) with the Performance pack |
| Torque | 400 Nm (eDrive35), 430 Nm (eDrive40), 795 Nm (M50, M60) | 490 Nm (single motor), 740 Nm (dual motor) |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive (eDrive) or xDrive all-wheel drive (M50, M60) | Rear-wheel drive (single motor) or all-wheel drive (dual motor) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 318–380 miles | 344–409 miles (better) |
| Battery | 67.1–81.3 kWh (better) | 67–79 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 180–205 kW | 180–205 kW |
| Range detail | WLTP 279–319 miles (eDrive35), 333–380 miles (eDrive40), 290–318 miles (M50), 311–338 miles (M60), depending on trim | WLTP: 344 miles (Standard range), 409 miles (Long range Single motor), 370 miles (Dual motor), up to 352 miles (Performance pack). 0–62 mph figures are Polestar's 0–100 km/h times; Polestar UK quotes 0–60 mph in 6.2, 5.9, 4.3 and 4.0 seconds |
| Charging | Battery capacity 67.1 kWh (eDrive35) or 81.1–81.3 kWh as BMW UK lists it; DC up to 180 kW (eDrive35) or 205 kW, 10–80% in 30–32 minutes; 11 kW AC | Battery 400 V lithium-ion, 70 kWh (24 modules) or 82 kWh (27 modules) gross as Polestar quotes it; EV Database gives 67 or 79 kWh usable. DC up to 180 kW (10–80% in 26 min) or 205 kW (10–80% in 28 min); 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 7 or 8 hours; Plug & Charge (ISO 15118) |
| Efficiency | 3.1–4.3 miles/kWh (WLTP combined, depending on version) | 23.8–27.6 kWh/100 miles (WLTP) |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 470 litres (better) | 407 litres |
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,606 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,949 kg |
| Boot | 470 litres, 1,290 litres with the rear seats folded; opens with a hatchback tailgate | 407 litres including the underfloor compartment, 1,097 litres with the rear seats folded; 41-litre front boot |
| Towing | 1,600 kg braked | Up to 1,500 kg |
| Size | 4,783 mm long, 1,852 mm wide (2,073 mm with mirrors), 1,448 mm high; 2,856 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver 2,070 kg (eDrive35) to 2,290 kg (M50) | 4,606 mm long, 1,859 mm wide (1,985 mm with mirrors), 1,479 mm high; 2,735 mm wheelbase; 11.5 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,949–2,185 kg |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | Android Automotive OS with Google apps built in; 11.2-inch centre display and 12.3-inch driver display; wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 8-speaker 250 W audio as standard, Harman Kardon (Plus pack) or Bowers & Wilkins options |
| Driver assistance | – | Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Aid as standard; Pilot Assist, 360° cameras and Blind Spot Information with steer assist with the Pilot pack |
| Safety rating | – | Euro NCAP 5 stars (2021); adult occupant 93%, child occupant 89%, vulnerable road users 80%, safety assist 83% |
| Warranty | – | 3 years or 60,000 miles; battery 8 years or 160,000 km |
