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BMW iX vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (71,600 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX or Lotus Emira?

BMW iX vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

BMW iX

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

iX

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW iX is moderately cheaper – starting at 71,600 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,000 £.

Emira

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 BMW iX offers clearly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 253 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX delivers substantially more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 535 Nm more.

iX

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW iX offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is substantially lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,525 kg. The difference is around 1,004 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW iX offers significantly more boot space – 500 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 349 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW iX carries substantially more – 575 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW iX holds a decisive overall lead 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 £71,600
iX

BMW iX

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 600 - 701 km
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BMW iX

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4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Massimiliano La Vignma
5 Feb 2026, 13:42:39

Innovative, with generous interior space but at the expense of the boot. I have an M60 — strong acceleration and excellent self-charging, especially on the motorway.

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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,600 - 108,400 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
600 - 701 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
2,525 - 2,655 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,970 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
505 - 575 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
408 - 659 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,015 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
300 - 485 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lotus
Is the BMW iX offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW iX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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