Car comparison

Polestar 5 112 kWhvsBMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Polestar 5

112 kWh

884 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2025-present
VS

BMW M3 (G80)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Polestar 5 112 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    884 hp
    659 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,015 Nm
    749 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    353 hp/t
    263 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    86/100

BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPolestar5112 kWhBMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
Power
884hp659kW
510hp380kW
Torque
1,015Nm749lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,503kg5,518lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight-
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
26.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
33.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
8.8s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.7s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
353hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
406Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
584km363mi
Calculated
Displacement-
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,087mm200in
4,794mm189in
Width
2,015mm79in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
3,054mm120in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,716mm68in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,684mm66in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
153mm6in
122mm5in
Trunk volume
365L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,128L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank-
59L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPolestar5112 kWhBMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.8 s
10.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
135 mph
208 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh
884 hp
659 kW
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

Polestar 5 112 kWh has 374 hp more than BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0 and Polestar 5 112 kWh: 374 hp (279 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh
1,015 Nm
749 lb-ft
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh
2,503 kg
5,518 lb
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh3.2 s
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.03.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Polestar 5 112 kWh and BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Polestar5112 kWh
353 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Polestar5112 kWh
884 hp
659 kW
3.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Polestar5112 kWh
Power
884 hp
659 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePolestar5112 kWhBMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0
Power
884 hp
659 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
1,015 Nm
749 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,503 kg
5,518 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
5,087 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
-
584 km
363 mi
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
353 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Polestar 5 112 kWh

  • Has 374 hp more
  • Has 365 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 67 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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