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BMW i7 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (99,200 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Lucid Air?

BMW i7 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

BMW i7

Lucid Air

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i7

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lucid Air is visibly cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,314 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is significantly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BMW i7. That’s a difference of about 5.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers visibly more range – reaching 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 offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 659 HP. That’s roughly 592 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the BMW i7 takes 3.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is markedly faster – 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: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 1,100 Nm. That’s about 840 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Lucid Air is markedly lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 525 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers visibly more boot space – 627 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries very slightly more – 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.

from £72,900
Air

Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
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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
99,200 - 157,200 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
101.7 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
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5,391 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
1,409 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 - 1,251 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 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lucid
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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