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BMW Z4 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Lucid Air?

BMW Z4 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

BMW Z4

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Lucid Air

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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

Z4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW Z4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,400 £.

Air

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 340 HP. That’s roughly 911 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the BMW Z4 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 1,440 Nm more.

Z4

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: Lucid Air offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW Z4 is markedly lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers considerably more boot space – 627 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 346 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries clearly more – 588 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 353 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air holds a decisive overall lead 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
Air

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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Reviews BMW Z4

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Maingard
26 Apr 2026, 13:19:10

Responsive car, very high-performing, very agile in corners.

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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

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Jorge
1 Aug 2026, 19:02:25

The review contains an error: the price of the Lucid Air being evaluated corresponds to a version that accelerates from 0–100 km/h in around 4.7 seconds, which is slower than the MG Cyberster. The sub-2-second acceleration figures refer to the Lucid Air Sapphire, which is the most expensive version with a much higher price.

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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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Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 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
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
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Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lucid
Is the BMW Z4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW Z4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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