Comparison between:
- 2023 Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor
- 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | Polestar 2 SRSM | G60 |
| Trim | Standard Range Single Motor | eDrive40 |
| Model year | 2023 (MY23) | 2024 (MY24) |
| Market | Europe | Global |
| Price | - | USD 67,795 (USA, May 2023) EUR 77,572 (The Netherlands, Jun 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | - | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium Alloy | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Snow Magnesium Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter | Alpine White Sapphire Black Brilliant Gray Mineral White Phytonic Blue Oxide Gray Cape York Green BMW Individual Tanzanite |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Slate | Veganza Smoke White Veganza Burgundy Red Veganza Espresso Brown Veganza Black BMW Individual Leather |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 181.3 in 4606 mm | 199.2 in 5060 mm |
| Width | 73.2 in 1859 mm | 74.8 in 1900 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 78.1 in 1985 mm | 84.9 in 2156 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 59.6 in 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in 2735 mm | 117.9 in 2995 mm |
| Front track | 63.1 in 1602 mm | 66.1 in 1680 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 67.6 in 1716 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 860 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 15.1 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 22 ° | - |
| Clearance | - | 5.7 in 146 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 5.9 in 151 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.3 in 1048 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in 940 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 53.7 in 1365 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.3 in 1355 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in 1073 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 33.9 in 862 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 405.0 l 14.30 ft3 0.41 m3 | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4276.97 lb 1940 kg | 4695.85 lb 2130 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 1344.82 lb 610 kg |
| GVWR | 5269.05 lb 2390 kg | 6040.67 lb 2740 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.278 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Optional semi-electric retractable tow bar | Curb weight EU - 2205 kg Surface area - 2.49 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Valeo Siemens | - |
| Model | EAD 3.4 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Power | 170 kW 228.0 hp 231.1 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 0 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 170 kW 228.0 hp 231.1 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 119.9 mph 193.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.40 s | 6.00 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 379.0 mi / 610.0 km WLTP, CMB: 294.5 mi / 474.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 361.6 mi / 582.0 km WLTP, CMB: 308.8 mi / 497.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 16.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.9 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18.9 kWh/100 km |
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 | 11.5 m 37.73 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | - |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 15.8 | Optional Integral Active Steering Turning circle with Integral Active Steering - 11. 7 m Steering ratio - 15.2:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Frequency-dependent dampers | Adaptive Suspension Shock absorbers Independent Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Frequency-dependent dampers | Adaptive Suspension Shock absorbers Independent Pneumatic (air suspension) Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.2 in 30 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.4 in 340 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET50 9Jx19 ET53 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 | 8.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 245/40R20 | 245/45R19 102Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 81.2 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 69 kWh | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of modules | 24 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 400 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation upgraded Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C) | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 135 kW | AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 135 kW, 0:36 AC 11 kW, 7:00 | DC 205 kW, 0:20-0:30 AC 11 kW, 5:55-8:25 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 3-point automatic-reel belt on all seats with stoppers at front (S) Active Lane Chane Assistant with eye confirmation (O) Active Roll Stabilization (S) Active Stability Control and Dynamic traction Control (S) Brake Assist (S) Cornering Brake Assist (S) Crash sensors (S) Distance Conotrol with Stop & Go (O) Driving Assistant Professional (O) Dry Brake Function (S) Dynamic Stability Control with ABS (S) Front and rear head airbags (S) Front and side airbags for driver and passenger (S) Highway Assistant (O) Hill Start Control (S) Interaction airbag between driver and front passenger (S) New steering wheel with new multifunction buttons with active hapctics (S) Parking Assistant with Reversing Assist (S) Parking Assitant Professional (O) Performance Control (S) Seat belt tensioner and force limites front and rear outer seats (S) Steering and Lane Control Asssist (O) Tire pressure monitor (S) Trailer Stability Control (S) 12.3-inch driver display cluster (S) 14.9-inch touch control display (S) 5G connectivity and eSIM (S) Apple carPlay and Android Auto (S) BMW iDrive with QuickSelect (S) BMW Interaction Bar (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps (S) BMW OS 8.5 (S) Head-Up Display and Augmented View (O) Comfort seats (O) Sport seats (S) Panoramic glass roof (O) Adaptive LED headlights (S) Adaptive LED headlights with matrix high beam (O) BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting (O) M Shadow Line lights (O) Fully vegan interior (S) Merino leather in bi-color variants (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2023 Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 |