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Polestar 4 Performance vs i4 M50

Polestar · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
i4 M50
Beats the Polestar 4 Performance by 0.14s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the i4 M50 beats the Polestar 4 Performance comfortably, finishing 0.14 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the i4 M50 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
536 hp
536 hp
0–100 km/h
3.8s
3.9s
Top speed
200 km/h
225 km/h
Engine
Dual Motor
Dual Motor AWD
Fuel
Electric
Electric
Torque
686 Nm
795 Nm
Price
$63,000
$70,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Polestar 4 Performance
i4 M50
100 m
5.133s
5.209s
1/8 mile
7.772s
7.805s
1/4 mile
12.117s
11.976s
1 km
23.406s
22.409s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Polestar 4 Performance is $63,000 vs $70,000 for the i4 M50 — a $7,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: Polestar 4 Performance is 0.10s quicker (3.8s vs 3.9s). Top speed: i4 M50 runs to 225 km/h, 25 km/h higher than Polestar 4 Performance.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Polestar 4 Performance or the i4 M50?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the i4 M50 is faster, beating the Polestar 4 Performance by 0.14 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Polestar 4 Performance vs the i4 M50?

The Polestar 4 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, while the i4 M50 does it in 3.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Polestar 4 Performance produces 536 hp; the i4 M50 produces 536 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Polestar 4 Performance tops out at 200 km/h, and the i4 M50 reaches 225 km/h.

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