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Lotus Emeya vs BMW 4 Series Convertible comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or BMW 4 Series Convertible?

Lotus Emeya vs BMW 4 Series Convertible: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

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  • substantially more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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BMW 4 Series Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emeya

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.

BMW 4 Series Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,934 £.

4 Series Convertible

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 Lotus Emeya offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 388 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the BMW 4 Series Convertible takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

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

Emeya

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.

Seats: Lotus Emeya offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Convertible is significantly lighter – 1,765 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 790 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers markedly more boot space – 509 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries markedly more – 545 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
52,600 - 97,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
136 - 231 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,765 - 2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
345 - 420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
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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 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
BMW
Is the Lotus Emeya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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