Compare performance (918 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or BMW iX?
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 iX is a bit cheaper – starting at 71,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,134 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the BMW iX is clearly more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 4.7 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW iX offers slightly more range – reaching up to 701 km, about 131 km more than the Lotus Eletre.
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 offers markedly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 659 HP. That’s roughly 259 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW iX takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX delivers marginally more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW iX is barely lighter – 2,525 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more boot space – 688 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW iX carries somewhat more – 575 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.
The Lotus Eletre comes out modestly ahead 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 iX arrives like a tech-rich luxury SUV that refuses to shout, offering a serene yet authoritative road presence that suits both city commutes and long-distance cruising. Inside, its minimalist cabin wraps high-quality materials and clever interfaces around a driver-focused layout, making it feel more like a forward-thinking lounge than just another electric appliance — and yes, it still delivers the dynamic driving character you'd expect from a BMW.
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Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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Price
71,600 - 108,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
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Electric Range
600 - 701 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
0 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
SUV
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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
2,525 - 2,655 kg
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Trunk capacity
688 L
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Trunk capacity
500 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
1,970 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
505 - 575 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Power HP
408 - 659 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 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
700 - 1,015 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Power kW
300 - 485 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Lotus
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Brand
BMW
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