BMW iX vs Polestar 3
The BMW iX leads on range (EPA) and 0–62 mph. The Polestar 3 leads on 10–80% charge.
SUV
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels)
1 of 23 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025
77/100#18 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
79/100#14 of 80 · Everyday
Polestar 3 is cheaper by $21,000
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iXBMW iXPolestar 3Polestar 3
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+14 mi· 4%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row5 min faster· 14%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+55 kW· 28%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row3.2 s quicker· 41%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.6 cu ft· 3%
- Power- best on this row+180 kW· 82%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX | Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | ||
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: BMW iX xDrive45 Sport | version: Rear motor |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX if
Pick the Polestar 3 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iXPolestar 3
Range
10099Charging
4756Performance
9249Practicality
7371
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025 - Price checked Jan 28, 2025 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- xDrive60
- $88,500
Polestar 3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
polestar.com- Long range Single motor
- $67,500
- Long range Dual motor
- $73,400
- Long range Dual motor with Performance pack
- $79,400
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW iXiX
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW iX
- BMW iX
- 364 miEPA
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 14 mi
Which charges faster?
Polestar 3Polestar 3
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- BMW iX
- Polestar 3
- 30 min
- Ahead by
- 5 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- BMW iX
- 195 kW
- Polestar 3
- Ahead by
- 55 kW
Which is quicker?
BMW iXiX
0–62 mph
- Leader
- BMW iX
- BMW iX
- Polestar 3
- 7.8 s
- Ahead by
- 3.2 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Polestar 3Polestar 3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- BMW iX
- Polestar 3
- Ahead by
- $21,000
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 30 sources
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