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BMW X7 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Lotus Emira?

BMW X7 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

BMW X7

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  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • barely cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lotus Emira is barely cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X7 uses 8 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Emira

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 X7 offers noticeably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers visibly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is clearly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 969 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers clearly more boot space – 750 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 599 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries significantly more – 760 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 530 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X7 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 £91,300
X7

BMW X7

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 352 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8 - 12.1 L/100km
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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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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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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 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
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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