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BMW i7 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Lotus Eletre?

BMW i7 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

BMW i7

  • clearly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
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Lotus Eletre

  • somewhat cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lotus Eletre is somewhat cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,637 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i7 is clearly more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers barely more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 54 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 659 HP. That’s roughly 259 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW i7 takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers slightly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

i7

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, Lotus Eletre is very slightly lighter – 2,565 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i7 carries only slightly more – 535 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is far ahead overall 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 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
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
480 - 535 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
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lotus
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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