BMW iX3 vs Polestar 5
How the BMW iX3 and the Polestar 5 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BMW iX3 | Polestar 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 422 mi | 416 mi |
| Usable battery | 108.7 kWh | 106 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 15.1 kWh/100 km | 17.6 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BMW iX3 | Polestar 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 280 mi | 276 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 401 mi | 396 mi |
| Motorway | 329 mi | 325 mi |
| City | 455 mi | 450 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- BMW iX3
- Further in winter
- BMW iX3
- More efficient
- BMW iX3
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BMW iX3 or the Polestar 5?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BMW iX3 is rated 422 mi and the Polestar 5 416 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 280 mi from the BMW iX3 and 276 mi from the Polestar 5.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.