Compare performance (918 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or BMW 5 Series Touring?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 5 Series Touring is considerably cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,563 £.
As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 472 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
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 Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 727 HP. That’s roughly 191 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW 5 Series Touring takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers marginally more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is visibly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 715 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers a bit more boot space – 688 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries clearly more – 620 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.
The Lotus Eletre stands well ahead of its rival 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.
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.
detailsThe BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
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Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Trunk capacity
688 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Length
5,103 mm
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Length
-
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Width
2,060 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Height
1,630 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
405 - 485 kg
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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Brand
Lotus
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Brand
BMW
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