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BMW 7 Series vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Lucid Air?

BMW 7 Series vs Lucid Air: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lucid Air is significantly cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,914 £.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers significantly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 802 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers clearly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 680 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 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 1,140 Nm more.

7 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lucid Air is only slightly lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers slightly more boot space – 627 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries somewhat more – 665 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air holds a decisive overall lead 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
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Lucid Air

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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Lucid Air

The 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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BMW 7 Series
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
-
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
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Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lucid
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