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BMW i4 vs Lucid Air - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (601 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (49400 £ vs 72900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i4 or Lucid Air?

BMW i4

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Lucid Air

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW i4 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49400 £, while the Lucid Air costs 72900 £. That’s a price difference of around 23486 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Lucid Air: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the BMW i4 with 14.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.70 kWh.

As for range, the Lucid Air performs noticeable better – achieving up to 882 km, about 269 km more than the BMW i4.

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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 Lucid Air has a clearly edge – offering 1251 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 650 HP more horsepower.

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

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 330 km/h, while the BMW i4 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 105 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lucid Air pulls decisively stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 795 Nm. That’s about 1145 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, is lighter – compared to . The difference is around .

In terms of boot space, the Lucid Air offers noticeable more room – 627 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

When it comes to payload, Lucid Air slightly takes the win – 588 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Lucid Air shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
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BMW i4

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The BMW i4 arrives with the poise of a classic Gran Coupé, marrying BMW's playful handling with a sleek, modern interior that makes switching to electric feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise. For buyers who want a practical daily driver that still enjoys a spirited back-road run, the i4 quietly delivers smiles and a surprising dose of driver engagement.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
49400 - 62500 £
Price
72900 - 214300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
514 - 613 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
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67.1 - 81.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2070 - 2285 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
4783 mm
Length
4975 - 5005 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1936 - 1990 mm
Height
1448 mm
Height
1409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1290 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 480 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 601 HP
Power HP
442 - 1251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
190 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
400 - 795 Nm
Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 442 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
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Lucid

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What drivetrain options does the BMW i4 have?

The BMW i4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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