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BMW iX vs Lotus Eletre - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (659 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (71600 £ vs 85700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX or Lotus Eletre?

BMW iX

Lotus Eletre

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

iX @ BMW Group Press

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 iX has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 71600 £, while the Lotus Eletre costs 85700 £. That’s a price difference of around 14134 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BMW iX: with 17.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the Lotus Eletre with 22.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.70 kWh.

As for range, the BMW iX performs a bit better – achieving up to 701 km, about 131 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Eletre @ Lotus Cars

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre has a evident edge – offering 918 HP compared to 659 HP. That’s roughly 259 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW iX takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lotus Eletre performs barely noticeable better – reaching 265 km/h, while the BMW iX tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW iX pulls slight stronger with 1015 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

iX @ BMW Group Press

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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, BMW iX is hardly perceptible lighter – 2525 kg compared to 2565 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers distinct more room – 688 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW iX performs to a small extent better – up to 1750 L, which is about 218 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, BMW iX slightly takes the win – 575 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Lotus Eletre proves to be only a minor advantage and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lotus Eletre is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £85,700
Eletre @ Lotus Cars

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
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
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BMW iX

The BMW iX arrives like a tech-rich luxury SUV that refuses to shout, offering a serene yet authoritative road presence that suits both city commutes and long-distance cruising. Inside, its minimalist cabin wraps high-quality materials and clever interfaces around a driver-focused layout, making it feel more like a forward-thinking lounge than just another electric appliance — and yes, it still delivers the dynamic driving character you'd expect from a BMW.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
71600 - 107100 £
Price
85700 - 138000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 20.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh
Electric Range
600 - 701 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
96 - 109.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2525 - 2655 kg
Curb weight
2565 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4965 mm
Length
5103 mm
Width
1970 mm
Width
2060 mm
Height
1688 - 1695 mm
Height
1630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1750 L
Max trunk capacity
1532 L
Payload
505 - 575 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
408 - 659 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
700 - 1015 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
300 - 485 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lotus

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Is the BMW iX offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW iX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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