BMW XM vs Lotus Emira

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

BMW XM price starts at Rs. 2.55 Crore, which is Rs. 67.77 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Lotus Emira, priced at Rs. 3.22 Crore. On the performance front, the XM uses a 4395cc engine producing 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm and the Emira a 1998cc engine producing 400bhp. If you're deciding between the XM and Emira, the XM is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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XM vs Emira Comparison Summary

Specification BMW XMLotus Emira
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.55 CroreRs. 3.22 Crore
Engine 4395 cc1998 cc
Max power 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm400bhp
Top speed 270 Km/hNot Available

XM vs Emira Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW XM xDriveLotus Emira Turbo SE
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Brand Name BMW Lotus
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.55 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 3.22 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 1998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUV,CoupeAll SUV Cars
Max Power 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm 400bhp
No Of Cylinders 8 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Not Available
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW XM Colors
Lotus Emira Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Boot Space 390 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver
EMI
Rs. 4,92,415 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 6,23,507 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 10.11 Lakh XM Insurance Rs. 12.72 Lakh Emira Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
4395 cc
1998 cc
Engine Type
4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8
Enhanced 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
1998 cc
Max Power
643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm
400bhp
Max Torque
800Nm@1600-5000rpm
480Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
Not Available
No Of Cylinders
8
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
2785 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Yes
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.3 Sec
Not Available
Top Speed
270 Km/h
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Not Available

Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
ventilated Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial, Tubeless
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
M-specific Servotronic Steering with Variable Ratio, Ambient light with 6 pre-defined selectable light designs in various colours with contour and mood lighting, Door sill with illuminated M logo lettering on the front and back, M Seat Belts, M Selector Lever, Floor mats in velour, Frameless interior mirror, Multifunction M leather steering wheel with drive logic buttons, Sculptural headlining in 3D Alcantara prism structure with ambient lighting, BMW Individual instrument panel finished in Leather, BMW Iconic Sounds Electric, Center armrest in the rear (foldable, with 2 cup holders, for 2nd row of seats), BMW ID, BMW Live Cockpit Professional (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display, High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9” Control Display, BMW Operating System 7.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with 3D maps, Touch Functionality, iDr
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp
Ambient light
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
2
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
390
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
2
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
390 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
M Sport Exhaust System with four exhaust tailpipes, M Sport Differential, M high-gloss Shadowline with extended contents(Two-part radiator grille frame in Black High Gloss, Horizontal radiator grille struts in Black High Gloss, Exterior and central air inlets in front bumper in Black High Gloss,Prism optics door handle insert in Black High Gloss, Rear diffuser in Black High Gloss, Wheel well covers and claddings in Black High Gloss, Roof trim strips in Black High Gloss), Adaptive LED Headlights including High-beam assistant(Accent lighting with turn indicators, low and high-beam in LED Technology, Hexagonally shaped daytime running lights and two-part LED tail lights, High-beam assistance), Illuminated BMW kidney grille ‘Iconic Glow’(BMW radiator grille with contour lighting, Active when the vehicle is at rest and while driving, XM badge in left side radiator grille, Tailgate without
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5155*2000*1745 mm3
4412*1895*1225 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Addtional Comfort Features
Driving Experience Control Modes: Comfort, Sport, Sport+, M xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system with 4WD, 4WD SPORT, SAND MODES, Active Roll Stabilization, Launch Control Function,M Specific Exterior mirrors, electrically foldable, with parking function and automatic anti-dazzle function for passenger side exterior mirror, Comfort Access, Soft-close function for all doors, Heat protection / sun protection glazing, M Multifunctional seats for driver and front passenger (Fully Electrically adjustable seats with for driver and front passenger, with adjustment, for backrest, backrest width, thighrest and headrest height, Illuminated M logo on the head restraint), Active seat ventilation in the front seats, Heated and Cooled Cupholders in front centre console, M Lounge Seats in Rear, BMW Gesture Control, Drive Recorder, BMW Digital Key Plus with (Locking and unlocking as well as startin
Not Available
USB Charger
Front
Front
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Integration, BMW Head-Up Display with M specific view, Travel and Comfort System (2x USB Type C charging with 3 A in backrests of 1st row of seats, 2x preparations for multifunction bracket in backrests of 1st seat row), Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system (Surround audio system with studio-quality acoustic technologies, 3D audio via headliner loudspeaker, 20 loudspeakers, 1475 W power, - Illuminated elements )
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Front
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
20
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
M Sport Exhaust System with four exhaust tailpipes, M Sport Differential, M high-gloss Shadowline with extended contents(Two-part radiator grille frame in Black High Gloss, Horizontal radiator grille struts in Black High Gloss, Exterior and central air inlets in front bumper in Black High Gloss,Prism optics door handle insert in Black High Gloss, Rear diffuser in Black High Gloss, Wheel well covers and claddings in Black High Gloss, Roof trim strips in Black High Gloss), Adaptive LED Headlights including High-beam assistant(Accent lighting with turn indicators, low and high-beam in LED Technology, Hexagonally shaped daytime running lights and two-part LED tail lights, High-beam assistance), Illuminated BMW kidney grille ‘Iconic Glow’(BMW radiator grille with contour lighting, Active when the vehicle is at rest and while driving, XM badge in left side radiator grille, Tailgate without
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front
Front
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Head airbags front and rear, Cruise control with braking function, M Sport Brakes with brake callipers in Black, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear,Parking Assistant Plus including (Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant, Remote 3D View), Driving Assistant, Anti Theft Recorder, Brake Energy Regeneration, Active Protection, Attentivess Assistant,BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Acoustic protection for pedestrians, Electric parking brake with auto hold function, Nanofilter, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Crash sensor and Dynamic braking lights, Tyre Repair Kit, Integral Active Steering including rear-wheel steering
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW XM
  • Spacious interior that’s rich in quality, long pure EV range of over 80km, exciting performance and sharp handling, great infotainment experience, attention-grabbing design
BMW XM
  • Design while attention-grabbing is quite polarising, plug-in hybrid powertrain makes it significantly heavier than rivals, stiff ride quality, battery pack doesn’t support DC fast charging
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Which car is cheaper BMW XM vs Lotus Emira?
The BMW XM is cheaper than Lotus Emira by ₹67.77 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW XM vs Lotus Emira?
For the xDrive version, 4395 cc Petrol engine of XM produces 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm of power and 800Nm@1600-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Turbo SE version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of Emira produces 400bhp of power and 480Nm of torque

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