Compare performance (392 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Lucid Air?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,657 £.
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 Lucid Air offers clearly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 859 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 1,290 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers visibly more boot space – 627 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries slightly more – 588 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.
The Lucid Air is clearly superior overall 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.
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.
detailsThe Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.
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Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
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Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
131 - 179 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
Hatchback
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Body Type
Sedan
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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
1,695 - 1,935 kg
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Trunk capacity
627 L
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Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
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Width
1,852 mm
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Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
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Height
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Height
1,409 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
480 kg
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Payload
430 - 588 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 - 392 HP
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Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 288 kW
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Power kW
325 - 920 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
2,022 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Lucid
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