BMW M3 Competition xDrive vs Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner BMW M3 Competition xDrive 3.4 s Runner-up: 4.3 s
Power winner BMW M3 Competition xDrive 530 hp Runner-up: 421 hp
Cargo winner BMW M3 Competition xDrive 480 L Runner-up: 405 L
Price winner Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor $53,900 Runner-up: $80,900

Key differences

  • BMW M3 Competition xDrive is quicker from 0-100 km/h (3.4 s vs 4.3 s).
  • BMW M3 Competition xDrive has more power (530 hp vs 421 hp).
  • BMW M3 Competition xDrive has more cargo volume (480 L vs 405 L).
  • Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor has the lower starting MSRP ($53,900 vs $80,900).
2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive studio car image
BMW
2026 · Petrol Sedan
2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor studio car image
Polestar
2026 · Electric Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h3.4 s4.3 s
Top Speed290 km/h205 km/h
Power530 hp421 hp
Torque650 Nm740 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range592 km
Battery82 kWh
Fuel Tank59 L
Efficiency10.2 L/100km16 L/100km
CO2 Emissions232 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging205 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,794 mm4,606 mm
Ground Clearance120 mm151 mm
Cargo480 L405 L
Curb Weight1,770 kg2,113 kg
Towing1,500 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.2 m11.5 m
Starting MSRP$80,900$53,900