BMW X6 vs Lotus Eletre
Verdict
The Lotus Eletre changes the equation here: at RM499,000 it is RM235,800 cheaper than the BMW X6, yet it has 603 hp versus 335 hp, runs 0–100 km/h in 4.5 seconds versus 5.4 seconds and gets a 600 km EV range. It is also longer, wider and has a bigger 688-litre boot. The X6 counters with petrol-hybrid flexibility, an 83-litre tank and a less bulky width, but on the numbers that matter to many Malaysian buyers, the Lotus gives you more car and more performance for less money.
Pick the BMW X6 if you want a petrol-hybrid executive SUV with all-wheel drive, 450 Nm and an 83-litre fuel tank instead of full EV running.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want the quicker, roomier and cheaper executive SUV, with 603 hp, 600 km EV range and a five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X6 RM734,800; Lotus Eletre RM499,000
- Power: BMW X6 335 hp; Lotus Eletre 603 hp
- 0–100 km/h: BMW X6 5.4 seconds; Lotus Eletre 4.5 seconds
- Battery and range: BMW X6 1.0 kWh with no EV range stated; Lotus Eletre 112.0 kWh with 600 km EV range
- Size: BMW X6 4,960 mm long and 2,004 mm wide; Lotus Eletre 5,103 mm long and 2,135 mm wide
- Boot and warranty: BMW X6 580 litres and 2 years; Lotus Eletre 688 litres and 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 734,800 | RM 499,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 335 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 258 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 112.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | — | 600 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,960 mm | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 3,019 mm |
| Boot space | 580 L | 688 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 83 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 10✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637 | 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.
X6
- Petrol-hybrid drivetrain with 83-litre fuel tank
- Narrower body than the Lotus Eletre
- 335 hp, 450 Nm and all-wheel drive
- RM235,800 dearer than the Lotus Eletre
- Slower 0–100 km/h time
- Shorter two-year warranty
Eletre
- Much stronger 603 hp dual-motor EV drivetrain
- 600 km EV range from 112.0 kWh battery
- Bigger 688-litre boot and five-year warranty
- Very wide 2,135 mm body
- No petrol backup for long-distance refuelling
- Torque figure not stated
X6 vs Eletre FAQ
Is the BMW X6 or Lotus Eletre better?
On paper, the Lotus Eletre is the stronger buy: it is cheaper, quicker, more powerful, roomier and has a longer warranty. Choose the BMW X6 only if petrol-hybrid use and fuel-stop convenience matter more to you.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X6 costs RM235,800 more than the Lotus Eletre. The X6 is RM734,800, while the Eletre is RM499,000.
Which one is quicker and more practical?
The Lotus Eletre is quicker and more practical. It does 0–100 km/h in 4.5 seconds versus 5.4 seconds for the BMW X6, and its 688-litre boot beats the BMW’s 580 litres.