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BMW X4 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or Lotus Emira?

BMW X4 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

BMW X4

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW X4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 51,900 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X4 uses 6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

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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 X4 offers clearly more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is very slightly 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 X4 delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

X4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW X4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is clearly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,875 kg. The difference is around 354 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X4 offers significantly more boot space – 525 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 374 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X4 carries significantly more – 545 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 315 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X4 is decisively ahead 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 £51,900
X4

BMW X4

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 510 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 10.7 L/100km
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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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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
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
-
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lotus
Is the BMW X4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X4 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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