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Cadillac Lyriq vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (615 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (71100 £ vs 72900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac Lyriq or Lucid Air?

Cadillac Lyriq vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Cadillac Lyriq

  • barely noticeable cheaper

Lucid Air

  • significantly more power
  • decisively more efficient
  • evident more electric range
  • clearly quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • clearly perceptible lighter
  • slight more trunk space

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

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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.

Cadillac Lyriq has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 71100 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1715 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Lucid Air: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s decisively more efficient than the Cadillac Lyriq with 21.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 8.80 kWh.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air performs evident better – achieving up to 882 km, about 352 km more than the Cadillac Lyriq.

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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 Lucid Air has a significantly edge – offering 1251 HP compared to 615 HP. That’s roughly 636 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Cadillac Lyriq takes 3.30 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs evident better – reaching 330 km/h, while the Cadillac Lyriq tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lucid Air pulls clearly stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 880 Nm. That’s about 1060 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Lucid Air is clearly perceptible lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2713 kg. The difference is around 643 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lucid Air offers slight more room – 627 L compared to 588 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, Lucid Air slightly takes the win – 588 kg compared to 487 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 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.

Cadillac Lyriq
Lucid Air

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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km

Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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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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Cadillac Lyriq
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
71100 - 93300 £
Price
72900 - 214300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
102 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2713 - 2774 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
Trunk capacity
588 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5005 mm
Length
4975 - 5005 mm
Width
1977 mm
Width
1936 - 1990 mm
Height
1623 mm
Height
1409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1687 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 487 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Power HP
442 - 1251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
Lucid
What drivetrain options does the Cadillac Lyriq have?

The Cadillac Lyriq is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.