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BMW i5 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Lotus Eletre?

BMW i5 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

BMW i5

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5

Costs and Efficiency:

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 i5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 60,800 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,934 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 7.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 57 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 317 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW i5 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers somewhat more torque with 985 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

i5

Space and Everyday Use:

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 i5 is a bit lighter – 2,195 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers visibly more boot space – 688 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 198 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre holds a slight edge 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 i5

The BMW i5 swaps predictable executive-car manners for a confident electric vibe, marrying refined comfort with surprisingly engaging steering. It’s a practical choice that doesn’t feel dull, offering the kind of clean, premium experience that makes commuting feel like a small indulgence.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lotus
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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