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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Lotus Eletre?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • visibly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,277 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 465 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers visibly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 727 HP. That’s roughly 191 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers marginally more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

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 5 Series Saloon is considerably lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 765 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more boot space – 688 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 168 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries slightly more – 600 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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.

from £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lotus
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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