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Lucid Air vs BMW i4 comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 49,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or BMW i4?

Lucid Air vs BMW i4: Key differences

Lucid Air

  • significantly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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BMW i4

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW i4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 49,400 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,486 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is a bit more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.7 kWh/100km for the BMW i4. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers clearly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 269 km more than the BMW i4.

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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 Lucid Air offers significantly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 650 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the BMW i4 takes 3.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 795 Nm. That’s about 1,145 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 2,070 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries moderately more – 588 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is clearly superior 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
49,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
514 - 613 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
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Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
445 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Power HP
286 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
400 - 795 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
210 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lucid
Brand
BMW
Is the Lucid Air offered with different drivetrains?

The Lucid Air is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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