BMW X5 vs Polestar 3 (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,425

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

X5 sDrive40i RWD vs Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor RWD
Measure	X5	Polestar 3	Winner
MSRP + destination	$67,475	$68,900	X5
Horsepower	375 hp	299 hp	X5
Torque	398 lb-ft	361 lb-ft	X5
MPG or MPGe	25 mpg	94 MPGe	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$1,536	$731	Polestar 3
EV range	N/A	342 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	72.3 cu ft	49.8 cu ft	X5
Cargo, seats up	33.9 cu ft	17.1 cu ft	X5
Rear legroom	37.4 in	N/A	N/A
Front legroom	39.8 in	N/A	N/A
Length	194.2 in	192.9 in	Not scored
Width	78.9 in	77.4 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,919 lb	5,886 lb	Not scored
Towing	7,200 lb	3,500 lb	X5
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.3 in	8.3 in	About the same
0-60 mph	5.3 s tested	7.5 s tested	X5
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
X5 sDrive40i RWD $66,300	Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Pilot RWD $67,500	$1,200
Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor RWD $67,500	X5 xDrive40i AWD $68,600	$1,100

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Polestar 3 costs $3,402 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: X5 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.