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Lotus Emira vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 36,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Lotus Emira vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • noticeably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emira

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 2 Series Gran Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,600 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,014 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

Engine and Performance:

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 Emira offers noticeably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers somewhat more torque with 480 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is only slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,525 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers considerably more boot space – 430 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 279 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe carries significantly more – 485 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is decisively 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.

from £36,600
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.

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Lotus Emira
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Price
36,600 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,525 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
460 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
280 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Lotus
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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