Global EV Comparison: BMW i7 M70 xDrive vs Lucid Air Grand Touring
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW i7 M70 xDrive (2023-…) has a starting price of €181800, compared to the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…), which starts at €129000.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | BMW i7 M70 xDrive | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | USA, Saudi Arabia |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €181800 | €129000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €135900 | €119889 |
| GCC Score | 6.7 | 8.1 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BMW i7 M70 xDrive (2023-…).
| Property | BMW i7 M70 xDrive | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 468 km | 824 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 560 km | 882 km |
| Range (GCC) | 453 km | 746 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 105.7 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 101.7 kWh | 111 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 22.5 kWh/100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.45 km/kWh | 6.72 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6 | 10 |
Charging
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) features an advanced 900-volt architecture, whereas the BMW i7 M70 xDrive (2023-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 300 kW, while the BMW i7 M70 xDrive (2023-…) maxes out at 200 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW.
| Property | BMW i7 M70 xDrive | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 300 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 900 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 10 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BMW i7 M70 xDrive | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 485 kW | 611 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 650 hp | 819 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1100 Nm | 1200 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7 s | 3.2 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7.6 | 8.1 |
Dimensions
The BMW i7 M70 xDrive (2023-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…).
The BMW i7 M70 xDrive (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | BMW i7 M70 xDrive | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5391 mm | 4975 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2192 mm | 2195 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1950 mm | 1936 mm |
| Height | 1544 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The BMW i7 M70 xDrive (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…), but the BMW i7 M70 xDrive (2023-…) doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | BMW i7 M70 xDrive | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2770 kg | 2272 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 500 l | 456 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 500 l | 627 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 283 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.7 | 5.1 |
