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BMW X5 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (77,600 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Lotus Eletre?

BMW X5 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

BMW X5

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  • moderately cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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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

X5

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 X5 is moderately cheaper – starting at 77,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,134 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 465 km more than the BMW X5.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 293 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW X5 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers noticeably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

X5

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X5 is a bit lighter – 2,240 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers marginally more boot space – 688 L compared to 650 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is far ahead 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 X5
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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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 X5
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,600 - 144,400 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
68 - 289 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
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lotus
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