Compare performance (510 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or Lotus Eletre?
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 X4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 51,900 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,848 £.
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 significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 510 HP. That’s roughly 408 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW X4 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is very slightly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the BMW X4 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 285 Nm more.
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, BMW X4 is clearly lighter – 1,875 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 690 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more boot space – 688 L compared to 525 L. That’s a difference of about 163 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Lotus Eletre offers barely more capacity – up to 1,532 L, about 102 L more than the BMW X4.
When it comes to payload, the BMW X4 carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.
The Lotus Eletre 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.
The BMW X4 blends coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, giving you a striking profile that never lets you disappear into traffic. It feels planted and keen behind the wheel, and for buyers who crave personality without sacrificing everyday usability, it’s a compelling and slightly mischievous choice.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
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Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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co2
156 - 244 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
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Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
525 L
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Trunk capacity
688 L
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Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
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Length
5,103 mm
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Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
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Width
2,060 mm
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Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
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Height
1,630 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
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Payload
415 - 545 kg
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Payload
405 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 - 510 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
135 - 375 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Lotus
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