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BMW Z4 vs Lotus Eletre - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (340 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (43500 £ vs 85700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Lotus Eletre?

BMW Z4

Lotus Eletre

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

Z4 @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW Z4 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 43500 £, while the Lotus Eletre costs 85700 £. That’s a price difference of around 42248 £.

Eletre @ Lotus Cars

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 has a decisively edge – offering 918 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 578 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW Z4 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lotus Eletre performs minimal better – reaching 265 km/h, while the BMW Z4 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lotus Eletre pulls convincingly stronger with 985 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm difference.

Z4 @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Lotus Eletre offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, BMW Z4 is clearly lighter – 1510 kg compared to 2565 kg. The difference is around 1055 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers decisively more room – 688 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 407 L.

When it comes to payload, Lotus Eletre clearly takes the win – 485 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Lotus Eletre proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lotus Eletre is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £85,700
Eletre @ Lotus Cars

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
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
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BMW Z4

The BMW Z4 is a taut, road-hugging roadster that pairs elegant, low-slung styling with a roof you can drop on a sunny whim, delivering that pure, wind-in-your-hair driving thrill few cars manage to match. It’s an ideal weekend companion for drivers who prefer engagement over practicality — bring good shoes rather than a lot of luggage, and you’ll get a grin every time you turn the wheel.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
43500 - 65300 £
Price
85700 - 138000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
1510 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
2565 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4324 mm
Length
5103 mm
Width
1864 mm
Width
2060 mm
Height
1303 - 1304 mm
Height
1630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1532 L
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lotus

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What drive types are available for the BMW Z4?

The BMW Z4 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.