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BMW i5 vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Lotus Emeya?

BMW i5 vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

BMW i5

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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Lotus Emeya

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  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 60,800 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,791 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 47 km more than the Lotus Emeya.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers visibly 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 Emeya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the BMW i5 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

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

i5

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 i5 is slightly lighter – 2,195 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers marginally more boot space – 509 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 545 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya has the upper hand 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
92,600 - 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
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
-
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 - 256 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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