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Lotus Eletre vs BMW X4 comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 510 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 51,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or BMW X4?

Lotus Eletre vs BMW X4: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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BMW X4

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Eletre

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW X4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,900 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,848 £.

X4

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 Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 510 HP. That’s roughly 408 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW X4 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is very slightly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the BMW X4 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers noticeably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 285 Nm more.

Eletre

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X4 is visibly lighter – 1,875 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 690 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 525 L. That’s a difference of about 163 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lotus Eletre offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,532 L, about 102 L more than the BMW X4.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X4 carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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.

from £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Lotus Eletre
BMW X4

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lotus Eletre

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.

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BMW X4

The BMW X4 blends coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, giving you a striking profile that never lets you disappear into traffic. It feels planted and keen behind the wheel, and for buyers who crave personality without sacrificing everyday usability, it’s a compelling and slightly mischievous choice.

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Lotus Eletre
BMW X4

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
156 - 244 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
525 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
415 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
BMW
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