BMW i7 vs Lotus Emeya
Verdict
The BMW i7 is the larger, longer-legged luxury sedan at RM714,800, giving you 625 km of EV range, a 3,215 mm wheelbase and 525 litres of boot space. The Lotus Emeya, at RM459,000, is the quicker grand tourer: 603 hp, 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a 250 km/h top speed. The RM255,800 gap mainly buys size, boot room and a little extra range; the Lotus hits harder for less money.
Pick the BMW i7 if rear-seat space, boot capacity and the longer 625 km EV range matter more than outright acceleration.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want stronger performance, a lower entry price and a longer 5-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i7 RM714,800; Lotus Emeya RM459,000
- Power: BMW i7 536 hp; Lotus Emeya 603 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i7 4.7 seconds; Lotus Emeya 4.2 seconds
- EV range: BMW i7 625 km; Lotus Emeya 610 km
- Wheelbase: BMW i7 3,215 mm; Lotus Emeya 3,069 mm
- Boot space: BMW i7 525 litres; Lotus Emeya 509 litres
i7
- Longer 625 km EV range
- Longer 3,215 mm wheelbase
- Larger 525-litre boot
- Costs RM255,800 more
- Less power at 536 hp
- Shorter 2-year warranty
Emeya
- Stronger 603 hp output
- Quicker 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Shorter 610 km EV range
- Smaller 509-litre boot
- Higher RM1,440 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 714,800 | RM 459,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 536 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 745 Nm✓ | 710 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 102 kWh |
| EV Range | 625 km✓ | 610 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 195 kW | 420 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 seconds | 4.15 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,069 mm |
| Weight | 2,715 kg | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 509 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 285/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli P-Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Front Brakes | — | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | — | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED combination | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | 2x Side Shade, 1x Rear Shade | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker System | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | 4 | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Opening | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Tyre puncture repair kit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,015✓ | RM 1,440 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
i7 vs Emeya FAQ
Is the BMW i7 or Lotus Emeya better?
The Lotus Emeya is the better performance buy, with 603 hp and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The BMW i7 is better if you prioritise range, wheelbase and boot space.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i7 costs RM255,800 more than the Lotus Emeya. For that, you get a larger car, 15 km more claimed EV range and 16 litres more boot space.
Which one is quicker?
The Lotus Emeya is quicker. It does 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds versus the BMW i7’s 4.7 seconds, and its top speed is 250 km/h against 240 km/h.