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BMW XM vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Lucid Air?

BMW XM vs Lucid Air: Key differences

BMW XM

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Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • moderately 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lucid Air is considerably cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,285 £.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers clearly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 802 km more than the BMW XM.

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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 Lucid Air offers clearly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 748 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the BMW XM takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 1,000 Nm. That’s about 940 Nm more.

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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 XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lucid Air is visibly lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 625 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers moderately more boot space – 627 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries slightly more – 588 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Reviews Lucid Air

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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Costs and Consumption
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
-
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
-
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lucid
What drive types are available for the BMW XM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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