Car comparison

BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0vsPolestar 4 102 kWh

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

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BMW M4 (G82)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024
VS

Polestar 4

102 kWh

544 hpElectricAWDAutomaticCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,775 kg
    3,913 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Polestar 4 102 kWh

  • Most powerful
    544 hp
    406 kW
  • Highest torque
    686 Nm
    506 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0Polestar4102 kWh
Power
510hp380kW
544hp406kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
686Nm506lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
2,351kg5,183lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
46.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
41.3s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
584km363mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
-
Length
4,794mm189in
4,839mm191in
Width
1,887mm74in
2,139mm84in
Height
1,394mm55in
1,544mm61in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
2,999mm118in
Front track
1,617mm64in
-
Rear track
1,605mm63in
-
Ground clearance
121mm5in
166mm7in
Trunk volume
440L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,536L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
59L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0Polestar4102 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
21.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
4.9 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
Polestar4102 kWh
544 hp
406 kW

Polestar 4 102 kWh has 34 hp more than BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0 and Polestar 4 102 kWh: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Polestar4102 kWh
686 Nm
506 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
1,775 kg
3,913 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.03.5 s
Polestar4102 kWh3.8 s

Although Polestar 4 102 kWh has more power, BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0 and Polestar 4 102 kWh: 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
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWM4 (G82)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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Polestar4102 kWh
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,839 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0Polestar4102 kWh
Power
510 hp
380 kW
544 hp
406 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
686 Nm
506 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
2,351 kg
5,183 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,839 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 in
Range score
584 km
363 mi
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
231 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M4 (G82) 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

BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0

  • Is 576 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Polestar 4 102 kWh

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 36 Nm more
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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