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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Lotus Emeya comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Lotus Emeya?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences
3 Series Touring
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 3 Series Touring is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,505 £.
As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers considerably more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 483 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
Emeya
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 388 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the BMW 3 Series Touring takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers noticeably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 285 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 905 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers very slightly more boot space – 509 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Lotus Emeya stands well ahead of its rival 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.
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Lotus Emeya
BMW 3 Series Touring
Lotus Emeya
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Lotus Emeya
The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Lotus Emeya
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
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Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
509 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,139 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
2,005 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,459 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
450 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Lotus
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