2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Performance vs 2025 BMW 1 Series M135 xDrive
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Polestar 2 vs BMW 1 Series, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PricePolestar 2: AED 273,900BMW 1 Series: AED 267,500BMW 1 Series is AED 6,400 cheaper (2%).
- PowerPolestar 2: 470 hpBMW 1 Series: 312 hpPolestar 2 makes 158 hp more.
- TorquePolestar 2: 680 NmBMW 1 Series: 400 NmPolestar 2 makes 280 Nm more.
- LengthPolestar 2: 4606 mmBMW 1 Series: 4361 mmPolestar 2 is 245 mm longer.
- SeatingPolestar 2: 5 SeaterBMW 1 Series: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spacePolestar 2: 405 LBMW 1 Series: 380 LPolestar 2 carries 25 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Polestar 2 or BMW 1 Series?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BMW 1 Series is AED 6,400 cheaper (2%). Polestar 2 makes 158 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Polestar
2 Long Range Dual Motor Performance
AED 273,900*
BMW
1 Series M135 xDrive
AED 267,500*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
-
-
470
680
Electric
4
2000
312
400
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
4
Displacement (cc)
-
2000
Power (hp)
470
312
Peak Torque (Nm)
680
400
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
1-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
1-speed
7-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
-
49
12.3
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
49
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
12.3
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
4.4
205
4.9
250
0 to 100 (s)
4.4
4.9
Top Speed (km/h)
205
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Twin Motor
78kWh
35 Minutes
-
468
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
-
No. of Motors
Twin Motor
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
78kWh
-
Charging Time
35 Minutes
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
468
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
4606
1891
1477
2735
2188
255/45 R19
255/45 R19
405
-
5
4361
1800
1459
2670
1625
-
-
380
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4606
4361
Width (mm)
1891
1800
Height (mm)
1477
1459
Wheelbase (mm)
2735
2670
Weight (kg)
2188
1625
Front Tyres
255/45 R19
-
Rear Tyres
255/45 R19
-
Cargo Space (L)
405
380
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Ventilated Disc
Disc
-
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist