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BMW X4 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

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?

BMW X4 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

BMW X4

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • significantly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X4

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 X4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 51,900 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,848 £.

Eletre

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 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.

X4

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, 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £85,700
Eletre

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
BMW X4
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X4

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.

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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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BMW X4
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lotus
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