BMW i4 vs Polestar 2
The BMW i4 leads on range (EPA) and 0–60 mph. The Polestar 2 leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021
72/100#30 of 87 · Everyday
Liftback
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels)
1 of 14 versions
No US price yet
59/100#63 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4Polestar 2Polestar 2
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+19 mi· 6%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.4 cu ft· 44%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.4 s faster· 7%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 5%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row1 h faster· 11%
- Top speed- best on this row+9 mph· 8%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Polestar 2 LR SM | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: eDrive40 M Sport | version: Polestar 2 LR SM |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Long range Single motor |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: eDrive40 Sport | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Long range Single motor | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Weight | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | version: Standard range Single motor |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4Polestar 2
Range
9686Charging
5861Performance
79no dataPracticality
4862
How much is each in the US?
BMW i4
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- eDrive40
- $55,400
Polestar 2
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW i4i4
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- Polestar 2
- 314 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 19 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i4
- 31 mincontested: sources disagree
- Polestar 2
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i4
- version: eDrive40 Sport
- Polestar 2
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i4
- 5.6 scontested: sources disagree
- Polestar 2
- version: Long range Single motor
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i4 vs
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 22, 2026 · 38 sources
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