BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs Polestar 3
The BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and 0–62 mph.
SUV
2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive (20 inch Summer Tires)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026
91/100#3 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
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) is cheaper by $6,000
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Polestar 3Polestar 3
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+84 mi· 24%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row9 min faster· 30%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+150 kW· 60%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.9 s quicker· 37%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.3 cu ft· 7%
- Power- best on this row+125 kW· 57%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: Rear motor | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) if
Pick the Polestar 3 if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Polestar 3
Range
10099Charging
9056Performance
8849Practicality
7571
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026 - Price checked May 7, 2026 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- iX3 50 xDrive
- $61,500
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checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date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 iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 434 miEPA
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 84 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 21 min
- Polestar 3
- 30 min
- Ahead by
- 9 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- Polestar 3
- Ahead by
- 150 kW
Which is quicker?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
0–62 mph
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 4.9 s
- Polestar 3
- 7.8 s
- Ahead by
- 2.9 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Polestar 3
- Ahead by
- $6,000
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 33 sources
Every source link (82)
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