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Lucid Air vs BMW X3 comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or BMW X3?

Lucid Air vs BMW X3: Key differences

Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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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:

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 X3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,172 £.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers considerably more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 794 km more than the BMW X3.

X3

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 Lucid Air offers considerably more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 853 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 1,270 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X3 is only slightly lighter – 1,930 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers only slightly more boot space – 627 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries very slightly more – 588 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 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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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Costs and Consumption
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
64 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
-
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
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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