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Cadillac Lyriq vs Lucid Air - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (615 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (69400 £ vs 72900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac Lyriq or Lucid Air?

Cadillac Lyriq

Lucid Air

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.

Cadillac Lyriq has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 69400 £, while the Lucid Air costs 72900 £. That’s a price difference of around 3429 £.

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 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:

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 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 230 km/h. The difference is around 100 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:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Lucid Air is clearly perceptible lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2774 kg. The difference is around 704 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 evident takes the win – 588 kg compared to 426 kg. That’s a difference of about 162 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Lucid Air shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £72,900
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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
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Cadillac Lyriq
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
69400 - 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
91 - 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
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 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 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
388 - 458 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
Lucid

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What drivetrain options does the Cadillac Lyriq have?

The Cadillac Lyriq is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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