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Lotus Emira vs BMW 4 Series Convertible comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 52,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or BMW 4 Series Convertible?

Lotus Emira vs BMW 4 Series Convertible: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • noticeably lighter

BMW 4 Series Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space

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

Emira

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 4 Series Convertible is significantly cheaper – starting at 52,100 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

4 Series Convertible

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 BMW 4 Series Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Convertible is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emira is somewhat faster – reaching 291 km/h, while the BMW 4 Series Convertible tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 4 Series Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is noticeably lighter – 1,455 kg compared to 1,765 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Convertible offers substantially more boot space – 385 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 234 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Convertible carries markedly more – 420 kg compared to 290 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Convertible 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.

from £52,100
4 Series Convertible

BMW 4 Series Convertible

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 10.2 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Price
52,100 - 96,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
136 - 231 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,765 - 2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
4,413 mm
Length
4,768 - 4,770 mm
Width
1,895 - 1,896 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Height
1,235 mm
Height
1,384 - 1,394 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
213 - 290 kg
Payload
345 - 420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
290 - 291 km/h
Max Speed
236 - 250 km/h
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
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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