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BMW i7 vs Lucid Air - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (659 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (99200 £ vs 72900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Lucid Air?

BMW i7

Lucid Air

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

i7

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.

Lucid Air has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 72900 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26314 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Lucid Air: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s convincingly more efficient than the BMW i7 with 18.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 5.50 kWh.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 882 km, about 258 km more than the BMW i7.

Air

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 659 HP. That’s roughly 592 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the BMW i7 takes 3.70 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs noticeable better – reaching 330 km/h, while the BMW i7 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lucid Air pulls convincingly stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 1100 Nm. That’s about 840 Nm difference.

i7

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 curb weight, Lucid Air is evident lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2595 kg. The difference is around 525 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly perceptible more room – 627 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, Lucid Air hardly perceptible takes the win – 588 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is clearly superior 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.

BMW i7
Lucid Air

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Air

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

BMW i7

The BMW i7 is a quietly imposing electric limousine that wraps advanced tech and traditional Bavarian comfort in a futuristic skin. For buyers after serene luxury with a mischievous streak, it pampers rear-seat occupants while reminding the driver that BMW still knows how to make a big car feel alive.

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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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BMW i7
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
99200 - 157200 £
Price
72900 - 214300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
101.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2595 - 2770 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5391 mm
Length
4975 - 5005 mm
Width
1950 mm
Width
1936 - 1990 mm
Height
1544 mm
Height
1409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 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
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
442 - 1251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
650 - 1100 Nm
Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2022 - 2023
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lucid
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.