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Lucid Air vs BMW i7 comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 99,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or BMW i7?

Lucid Air vs BMW i7: Key differences

Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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BMW i7

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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:

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.

Lucid Air is markedly cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,485 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is substantially more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BMW i7. That’s a difference of about 5.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 258 km more than the BMW i7.

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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 Lucid Air offers clearly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 659 HP. That’s roughly 592 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the BMW i7 takes 3.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 1,100 Nm. That’s about 840 Nm more.

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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, Lucid Air is visibly lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 525 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries very slightly more – 588 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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 £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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Reviews Lucid Air

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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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BMW i7

The BMW i7 is a quietly imposing electric limousine that wraps advanced tech and traditional Bavarian comfort in a futuristic skin. For buyers after serene luxury with a mischievous streak, it pampers rear-seat occupants while reminding the driver that BMW still knows how to make a big car feel alive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
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
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
559 - 624 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
-
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
480 - 535 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
455 - 659 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
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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