BMW i7 M70 xDrive vs Lotus Emeya S

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The BMW i7 M70 xDrive (2023-…) has a starting price of $168500, while the Lotus Emeya S (2024-...) is not sold in the United States.

The BMW i7 M70 xDrive (2023-…) is a Sedan, whereas the Lotus Emeya S (2024-...) is a Liftback.

Property BMW i7 M70 xDrive Lotus Emeya S
Years of Production 2023-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany China
Body Style Sedan Liftback
Available in the USA Yes No
Price USA (New) $168500 - Price USA (New)
GCC Score 7 7.5

Range and Efficiency

Even though the BMW i7 M70 xDrive (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Lotus Emeya S (2024-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property BMW i7 M70 xDrive Lotus Emeya S
Range (EPA) 291 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 348 mi 379 mi
Range (GCC) 281 mi 301 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 105.7 kWh 102 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 101.7 kWh 100 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 36.2 kWh/100 mi 33.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.76 mi/kWh 3.01 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 7.2

Charging

Property BMW i7 M70 xDrive Lotus Emeya S
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 200 kW 350 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 8 10

Performance

Property BMW i7 M70 xDrive Lotus Emeya S
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 485 kW 450 kW
Motor Power (hp) 650 hp 603 hp
Motor Torque 811 lb-ft 524 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.5 s 4 s
Top Speed 155 mph 155 mph
Performance Score 8.6 7.9

Dimensions

Property BMW i7 M70 xDrive Lotus Emeya S
Length 212.2 in 202.3 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.3 in 88.2 in
Height 60.8 in 57.6 in
Wheelbase 126.6 in 120.8 in

Cargo and Towing

Property BMW i7 M70 xDrive Lotus Emeya S
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 6191 lb 5622 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.7 ft3 18 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.6 ft3
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.8 5.5
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