BMW i4 vs Lucid Air – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

BMW i4 has the decisively advantage in terms of price – starting at 49400 £, while the Lucid Air starts at 72900 £. That’s a price difference of about 23486 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, the advantage goes to the Lucid Air: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the BMW i4 with 14.70 kWh. That’s roughly 1.70 kWh difference.

In terms of range, the Lucid Air performs noticeably better – offering up to 882 km, roughly 269 km more than the BMW i4.

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 performance, the Lucid Air clearly takes the lead – with 1251 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 650 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is decisively faster – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the BMW i4 takes 3.70 s. That makes it around 1.70 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air is slightly ahead – reaching 330 km/h, while the BMW i4 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is roughly 105 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air pulls markedly stronger, offering 1940 Nm compared to 795 Nm. That’s about 1145 Nm difference.

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 enough space for 5 passengers.

Both models weigh about the same – around 2070 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Lucid Air takes the lead – 627 L compared to 470 L. That’s around 157 L difference.

Payload capacity also favors the Lucid Air slightly – 588 kg compared to 480 kg. The difference is roughly 108 kg.

Overall, the Lucid Air proves to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.