Comparison between:
- 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor
- 2025 BMW iX xDrive50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor | 2025 BMW iX xDrive50 | |
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| Model alias | - | iX xDrive 50 21CF |
| Trim | Long Range Dual Motor | xDrive50 |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 63,400 (USA, Oct 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Auminium | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter Snow Magnesium | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Zinc Jupiter | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 192.9 in 4900 mm | 195.0 in 4953 mm |
| Width | - | 77.4 in 1966 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.5 in 2120 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.5 in 1968 mm | - |
| Height | 63.5 in 1614 mm | 66.8 in 1696 mm |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in 2985 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 65.9 in 1675 mm | 66.0 in 1677 mm |
| Rear track | 65.7 in 1669 mm | 67.2 in 1706 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 18.8 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 20.8 ° |
| Breakover angle | - | 17.6 ° |
| Wading depth | - | 14.9 in 379 mm |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 202 mm | 8.0 in 203 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 39.5 in 1003 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 61.5 in 1562 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 58.3 in 1481 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 40.2 in 1021 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Trunk volume | 597.0 l 21.08 ft3 0.60 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1411.0 l 49.83 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 32.0 l 1.13 ft3 0.03 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 5685.72 lb 2579 kg | 5698.95 lb 2585 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 48.1 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 51.9 % |
| Front axle load limit | - | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3924.23 lb 1780 kg |
| Roof load | 220.46 lb 100 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | - | 1399.94 lb 635 kg |
| GVWR | - | 6933.54 lb 3145 kg |
| Towing capacity | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | Rear trunk volume includes 90 L of underfloor storage | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Model | BBCDF | XE2A01N0 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 187 kW 250.8 hp 254.2 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Model | CCNDE | XE2A01N0 |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 173 kW 232.0 hp 235.2 ps | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 360 kW 482.8 hp 489.5 ps | 385 kW 516.3 hp 523.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 840 Nm 85.7 kgm 619.6 ft-lb | 765 Nm 78.0 kgm 564.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.00 s | 4.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.80 s | 4.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 287.1 mi / 462.0 km EPA, CMB: 310.1 mi / 499.0 km EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km | EPA, CMB: 305.0 mi / 490.9 km EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 506.9 km EPA, CMB: 324.0 mi / 521.4 km WLTP, CTY: 393.3 mi / 633.0 km WLTP, CMB: 366.6 mi / 590.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 84 MPGe EPA, CTY: 91 MPGe EPA, CTY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 42 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 80 MPGe EPA, CMB: 87 MPGe EPA, CMB: 88 MPGe EPA, HWY: 72 MPGe EPA, HWY: 82 MPGe EPA, HWY: 84 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 82 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 41 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 83 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, HWY: 84 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, HWY: 87 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.6 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft |
| Additional information | Dynamic chassis | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 8.774 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Double wishbone Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
| Rear suspension | Integral link Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 15.7 in 400 mm | 13.7 in 348 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.4 in 36 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 15.4 in 390 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.9 in 24 mm |
| Additional information | Brake-by-wire system with Brembo performance brakes Front aluminum 4-piston anodized calipers Rear standard anodized calipers | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 ET41 9.5Jx20 ET39 9Jx21 ET39 10Jx21 ET45 9Jx22 ET39 10Jx22 ET45 | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/50R20 106H 285/45R20 108H 265/45R21 106H 295/40R21 108H 265/40R22 106H 295/35R22 108H | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 109.5 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 115.5 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 111 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 303 Ah |
| Manufacturer | CATL | CATL |
| Type | NCM811 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 204 | - |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 17 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 369 V |
| Energy density | 167 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1466.07 lb 665 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | Bidirectional charging Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW AC 11 kW DC 195 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 250 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 195 kW, 0:40 AC 11 kW, 10:25 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
| 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor | 2025 BMW iX xDrive50 |