BMW i7 vs Lotus Eletre vs Lexus LC 500h

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW i7, Lotus Eletre and Lexus LC 500h. The BMW i7 price is Rs. 2.03 Crore, Lotus Eletre price is Rs. 2.55 Crore and Lexus LC 500h price is Rs. 2.16 Crore. The Lexus LC 500h is available in 3456 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). LC 500h provides the mileage of 14.8 kmpl.

i7 vs Eletre vs LC 500h Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	i7	Eletre	LC 500h
Price	Rs. 2.03 Crore	Rs. 2.55 Crore	Rs. 2.16 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	-	3456 cc
Power	-	-	295 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic (CVT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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BMW i7

eDrive50 M Sport

Rs. 2.03 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Lotus Eletre

Standard

Rs. 2.55 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Lexus LC 500h

Limited Edition [2021-2022]

Rs. 2.16 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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BMW i7

eDrive50 M Sport

Lotus Eletre

Standard

Lexus LC 500h

Limited Edition [2021-2022]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	258	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.5	4.5	5
Engine	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable		3456 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Electric		3.5L 8GR-FXS V6
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)			295 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)			350 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Electric Motor Assist			354 bhp @ 6600 rpm, 500 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Max Motor Performance	449 bhp, 650 Nm	603 bhp, 710 Nm	177 bhp, 300 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			14.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	603	600	1214
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic, Sport Mode	Automatic (CVT) - 10 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	BS 6
Battery	101.7 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	112 kWh	44 kWh, Lithium Ion, 650 Volt,Battery Placed In Boot
Battery Charging	52 Hrs @ 220 Volt
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle		2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Four Wheel Steering
Front Suspension		Multi-link	Multi-link type, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension		Multi-link	Multi-link type, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 40 R21		245 / 40 R21
Rear Tyres	285 / 35 R21		275 / 35 R21

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	1	1

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	18 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, shoulder support forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	18 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, shoulder support forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	20 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out)	18 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Individual	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	All	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Merino Amarone/Merino Smoke White/Merino Mocha/Merino Black/Merino Tartufo	Customisable	Ocher, Black, Dark Rose / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Carbon Fiber
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All	All	Front
One Touch Up	All	All	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	15
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED		LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front and Rear	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer		Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Digital Display	TFT Display	TFT Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	14.9
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Audio Streaming	Phone	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Available	Not Available
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Carbon Black Metallic	Galloway Green	Black
Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Stellar Black	Sonic Silver
Black Sapphire Metallic	Kaimu Grey	White Nova Glass Flake
Individual Dravit Grey Metallic	Blossom Grey
Brooklyn Grey Metallic	Solar Yellow
Oxide Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic

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i7 vs Eletre vs LC 500h Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW i7, Lotus Eletre and Lexus LC 500h?

BMW i7 price is Rs. 2.03 Crore, Lotus Eletre price is Rs. 2.55 Crore and Lexus LC 500h price is Rs. 2.16 Crore. Hence BMW i7 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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BMW i7 vs Lotus Eletre vs Lexus LC 500h

Length (mm)	5391	5103	4770
Width (mm)	1950	2135	1920
Height (mm)	1544	1630	1345
Wheelbase (mm)	3215	3019	2870
Ground Clearance (mm)		187	140
Kerb Weight (kg)		2490	1985

Doors (Doors)	4	5	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)			132
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)			82

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Remote Parking with Key

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Rub-strips		Chrome Inserts

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8		8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000		160000
Warranty (In Years)		4	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Unlimited	100000