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BMW X7 vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Lotus Emeya?

BMW X7 vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

BMW X7

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW X7 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 91,300 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,277 £.

Emeya

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 388 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

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

X7

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.

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X7 is marginally lighter – 2,490 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers clearly more boot space – 750 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 241 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries noticeably more – 760 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
-
Length
5,139 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the BMW X7?

The BMW X7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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