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BMW 2 Series vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Lotus Emira?

BMW 2 Series vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 2 Series is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,700 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series uses 4.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers noticeably more torque with 650 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 2 Series offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is marginally lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series offers substantially more boot space – 390 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 239 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series carries significantly more – 400 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,700
2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 10 L/100km
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The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lotus
Is the BMW 2 Series offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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