BMW i4 (G26)
M50 83.9 kWh
544 hpElectricAWDAutomaticCoupe2021-2024
Car comparison
BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWhvsPolestar 4 102 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Polestar 4
102 kWh
544 hpElectricAWDAutomaticCoupe2023-present
Comparison overview
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BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh
- Fastest top speed240 km/h149 mph Unrestricted225 km/h140 mph Restricted
- Most powerful544 hp406 kW
- Highest torque795 Nm586 lb-ft
- Lightest2,215 kg4,883 lb
- Best power-to-weight246 hp/t183 kW/t4.1 kg/hp
- Best overall score79/100
- Best performance score83/100
- Best economy score0/100
Polestar 4 102 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.8 s
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best practicality score70/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh | Polestar4102 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 544hp406kW | 544hp406kW |
| Torque | 795Nm586lb-ft | 686Nm506lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,215kg4,883lb | 2,351kg5,183lb |
| Gross weight | 2,735kg6,030lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 215 km/h134 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 43.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated | 41.3s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9s | 3.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.1s Calculated | 21.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7s Calculated | 3.6s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 12.1s Calculated | 12.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 246hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb Calculated | 231hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton Calculated | 292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Length | 4,783mm188in | 4,839mm191in |
| Width | 1,852mm73in | 2,139mm84in |
| Height | 1,448mm57in | 1,544mm61in |
| Wheelbase | 2,856mm112in | 2,999mm118in |
| Front track | 1,589mm63in | - |
| Rear track | 1,606mm63in | - |
| Ground clearance | 125mm5in | 166mm7in |
| Trunk volume | 470L | 500L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,290L | 1,536L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh | Polestar4102 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.7 s | 3.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.9 s | 3.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.1 s | 21.5 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Limited | Unrestricted 215 km/h134 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 1.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.8 s | 7.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.1 s | 10.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.1 s | 12.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 185 km/h 115 mph | 174 km/h 108 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh | 544 hp 406 kW |
| Polestar4102 kWh | 544 hp 406 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh | 795 Nm 586 lb-ft |
| Polestar4102 kWh | 686 Nm 506 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh | 2,215 kg 4,883 lb |
| Polestar4102 kWh | 2,351 kg 5,183 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
| Polestar4102 kWh | Unrestricted 215 km/h134 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh | 3.9 s |
| Polestar4102 kWh | 3.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Polestar 4 102 kWh and BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh: 0.1 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh | 246 hp/t 183 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp |
| Polestar4102 kWh | 231 hp/t 173 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh | 544 hp 406 kW | 3.9 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
| Polestar4102 kWh | 544 hp 406 kW | 3.8 s | Unrestricted 215 km/h134 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh |
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| Polestar4102 kWh |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh | Polestar4102 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 544 hp 406 kW | 544 hp 406 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 795 Nm 586 lb-ft | 686 Nm 506 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.9 s | 3.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph | Unrestricted 215 km/h134 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,215 kg 4,883 lb | 2,351 kg 5,183 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Trunk score | 470 L 16.6 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 246 hp/t 183 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 231 hp/t 173 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh
- Has 109 Nm more
- Is 136 kg lighter
- Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
- Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Smallest trunk
Polestar 4 102 kWh
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 30 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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