BMW 7 Series vs Lotus Emeya

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

BMW 7 Series
Lotus Emeya

BMW

7 Series

From ₹1.83 Crore

Lotus

Emeya

From ₹2.34 Crore

BMW 7 Series740i M Sport · ₹1.82 Crore
Lotus EmeyaEmeya GT · ₹2.34 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 7 Series: ₹1.82 Crore (ahead) Emeya: ₹2.34 Crore 7 Series ₹51.51 lakh cheaper
Airbags 7 Series: 8 airbags Emeya: 8 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage or range 7 Series: 12.61–16.55 kmpl Emeya: 610 km Different fuels
Power 7 Series: 381 bhp Emeya: 600 hp (ahead) Different engines
Boot 7 Series: 540 litres (ahead) Emeya: 509 litres Length 5,391 vs 5,139 mm
Versions 7 Series: 2 (ahead) Emeya: 1 Only 7 Series: petrol, automatic

Pick the 7 Series for the lower price, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the Emeya for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.82 Crore
₹2.34 Crore
On-road in
₹2.01 Crore
₹2.34 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,37,226 a month
₹3,93,193 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Electric
Power
381 bhp
600 hp
Torque
520 Nm
710 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage or range
12.61–16.55 kmpl
610 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Ultra-Luxury Flagship Sedan
Hyper-Electric 4-Door Luxury Performance GT Saloon
Seating Capacity
4 / 5 Seats (Executive Lounge)
4 / 5 Seats (Executive 4-Seater)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
2,998 cc (3.0L In-line 6)
Not listed
Engine Config
3.0L In-line 6-Cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo with 48V Mild Hybrid
Not listed
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with Integral Active Steering (Rear-Wheel Steering up to 3.5°)
Not listed
0-100
5.4 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Not listed
Gears
8
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid (MHEV with 18 PS / 200 Nm electric motor integrated into transmission)
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (374 mm 4-piston calipers in dark blue M Sport)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (370 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Electronically Controlled Dampers & Executive Drive Pro Active Roll Stabilization
Aluminium Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (Scans road 1,000 times/sec)
Rear Suspension
Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Integral Active Steering (All-Wheel Steering)
Multi-Link Aluminium Rear Suspension with Air Suspension & Active Rear-Wheel Steering (up to 3.5°)
Wheel Type
20-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Star-Spoke Style 907 M Bicolour)
Not listed
Tyre Size
Front: 255/45 R20, Rear: 285/40 R20 Tubeless Radial
Front: 265/35 R22, Rear: 305/30 R22 Pirelli P Zero Elect
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor
Not listed
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Carbon Ceramic Brakes (CCB: Front 412 mm Discs with 10-Piston Calipers on Emeya R) / 412 mm Discs
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Carbon Ceramic Discs (Rear 397 mm with 4-Piston Calipers) - All 4 Discs
Wheel Type & Size
Not listed
21-inch / 22-inch Aerodynamic Carbon-Infused Forged Lightweight Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel Type
Not listed
Tyre Repair Mobility Kit with 12V Electric Compressor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,391 mm
Not listed
Width
1,950 mm
Not listed
Height
1,544 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
3,215 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
136 mm (Adjustable via 2-axle air suspension +30 mm / -10 mm)
Not listed
Kerb Weight
2,090 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
540 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Tank
74 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.2 m (with Integral Active Steering)
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags
8 Airbags (Dual front, front/rear side, full-length curtain, front center airbag)
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (DSC with DTC, CBC, Active Roll Stabilization, Launch Control, Dynamic Brake Control)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 2+ ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Lane Change Assistant, Evasion Assistant)
Not listed
Camera
Parking Assistant Professional with Remote 3D View, Maneuver Assistant & 200m Reversing Assistant
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Direct Active TPMS)
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with live pressure readout)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
Airbags Count & Configuration
Not listed
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full curtain, driver/passenger knee airbags)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Not listed
Yes (Lotus Dynamic Performance Management LDPM, Torque Vectoring by Braking, Active Anti-Roll Bar, Launch Control, ABS with EBD)
ADAS Level & Key Features
Not listed
Level 3 Ready ADAS Hardware (4 Retractable Deployable LiDAR Sensors + 6 Radars + 7 8MP HD Cameras + Dual NVIDIA DRIVE Orin 508 TOPS Supercomputers)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera + Electric Reverse Mirror Displays (ERMD Digital Side Cameras)
ISOFIX Mounts
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer executive seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
BMW Curved Display (14.9-inch Control Display + 12.3-inch Cockpit) + 31.3-inch 8K BMW Theatre Screen in rear cabin with Amazon Fire TV
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Digital Information Display with Augmented View in instrument cluster & Full-Colour HUD
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
BMW Interaction Bar, My BMW App with Digital Key Plus, 5.5-inch Touch Remotes in rear doors
Not listed
Audio System
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (36 speakers 1,965W 4D audio with headrest speakers & exciters)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panorama Glass Roof 'Sky Lounge' with dynamic LED light threads & customizable color illumination
Not listed
Seat Features
Executive Lounge Seating with 43.5° recline, Continuous Leg Rest, Active Ventilation, Heating & 8 Massage Programs
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Nanoparticle filter, solar sensor & armrest heating
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Front center console & rear Executive Lounge wireless chargers)
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
BMW Crystal Headlights 'Iconic Glow' with Swarovski Crystals & Matrix LED High-Beam
Ultra-Slim Dual-Tier LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) with Matrix LED Headlamps integrated into lower fascia
Tail Lights
Full LED Horizontal 3D Slim Taillights with L-shaped lightbar
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Illuminated BMW 'Iconic Glow' Kidney Grille Contour & Welcome Light Carpet
Not listed
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Not listed
Continuous Full-Width RGB Dynamic LED Tail Lightblade (288 LEDs with animated charging & welcome sequences)
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
Active Aerodynamics: Active Front Air Dam (reduces drag to 0.21 Cd or increases downforce by 76 kg) + Dual-Layer Active Deploying Rear Aerodynamic Spoiler (Generating 215 kg downforce) + Active Rear Diffuser, Soft-Close Doors & Flush Handles

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)
Not listed
Service Interval
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)
Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Not listed
Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (AWD with 2-Speed Transmission on Emeya R)
Drivetrain
Not listed
Intelligent Electric All-Wheel Drive with Lotus Dynamic Chassis Control & Active Rear-Wheel Steering
Battery Pack Capacity
Not listed
102.0 kWh Gross (98.0 kWh Usable) High-Density Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
Not listed
NMC Chemistry (800V High-Performance Architecture, IP68 Ingress Rating, 0.21 Cd Aerodynamic Drag - One of the Most Aerodynamic GTs in the World)
Top Speed
Not listed
256 km/h (Emeya R) / 250 km/h (Emeya S)
0-100 km/h (sec)
Not listed
2.78 sec (0-100 km/h on Emeya R - Fastest 4-Door Electric Hyper-GT) / 4.15 sec (Emeya S)

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
Not listed
22 kW AC 3-Phase Wallbox Charger: 0-100% in 5.5 hours
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
Not listed
350 kW DC Ultra-Fast Charging: 10-80% in 18 mins (800V Ultra-Fast Charger; 310 km added in 10 mins - Class Leading)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Not listed
Yes (V2L Support inside & outside cabin up to 3.3 kW output)
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
Not listed
Intelligent Multi-Stage Regenerative Braking with Steering Shift Paddles & One-Pedal Drive Mode

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
Not listed
5,139 mm
Width (mm)
Not listed
2,005 mm (2,123 mm with mirrors / 1,980 mm with ERMD Cameras)
Height (mm)
Not listed
1,464 mm (Low hyper-GT height)
Wheelbase (mm)
Not listed
3,069 mm (Massive 3.07m luxury hyper-GT wheelbase)
Ground Clearance (mm)
Not listed
140 mm - 180 mm (Variable via Air Suspension)
Kerb Weight (kg)
Not listed
2,490 kg - 2,590 kg
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
509 Litres (5-Seat) / 426 Litres (4-Seat)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
Not listed
31 Litres (Front Trunk / Frunk under hood for cables)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
Not listed
15.1-inch OLED Full HD Central Fold-Flat Touchscreen Display (powered by Unreal Engine 3D Graphics) + Twin 12.6-inch Driver & Passenger Slimline Displays + 55-inch Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD - Largest in Class)
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
Not listed
12.6-inch Slimline Digital Driver Information Strip Display + 55.0-inch AR-HUD
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
Not listed
Lotus Hyper OS with Dual Snapdragon 8155 Processors, 5G Telematics, Remote Pre-conditioning, SOTA Updates
Audio System & Speaker Count
Not listed
KEF Reference 23-Speaker Audiophile 3D Surround Sound System (2,160W Output with Uni-Q & Dolby Atmos) / KEF Premium (15 speakers 1,380W)
Sunroof Type
Not listed
Intelligent Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Dynamic 10-Segment Electrochromic Opacity Control
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Not listed
12-Way Power Front & Rear Executive Sports Seats in Sustainable Luxury Leather / Wyron Recycled Fibres with Memory, Heating, Ventilation & 8 Massage Modes
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Not listed
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with High-Efficiency Heat Pump Standard & PM2.5 Air Purifier
Wireless Phone Charger
Not listed
Yes (Dual 15W Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pads in Center Console)

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Not listed
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Front-Left Quarter, 800V Architecture)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Vehicle Warranty
Battery & Motor Warranty
Not listed
8 Years / 2,00,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack & Electric Motors
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.83 Crore – ₹1.85 Crore
₹2.34 Crore
Colours
5 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the 7 Series sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹1.82 Crore.

Only the Emeya sells a electric version: 1 version, from ₹2.34 Crore.

On-road price in six cities

7 Series 740i M Sport against Emeya Emeya GT

City7 SeriesEmeyaGap
Mumbai₹2.06 Crore₹2.34 Crore7 Series ₹27.85 lakh less
Pune₹2.06 Crore₹2.34 Crore7 Series ₹27.85 lakh less
New Delhi₹2.01 Crore₹2.34 Crore7 Series ₹33.31 lakh less
Bengaluru₹2.15 Crore₹2.57 Crore7 Series ₹42.10 lakh less
Chennai₹2.19 Crore₹2.34 Crore7 Series ₹15.11 lakh less
Hyderabad₹2.21 Crore₹2.34 Crore7 Series ₹13.29 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 7 Series or the Emeya?

The 7 Series, by ₹51.51 lakh on the versions compared here: 7 Series 740i M Sport at ₹1.82 Crore against Emeya Emeya GT at ₹2.34 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.01 Crore against ₹2.34 Crore.

Which is safer?

The 7 Series: not crash-tested yet. The Emeya: not crash-tested yet. The 7 Series has 8 airbags and the Emeya 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The 7 Series 740i M Sport makes 381 bhp and 520 Nm and the Emeya Emeya GT makes 600 hp and 710 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The 7 Series is 252 mm longer. Boot space is 540 litres in the 7 Series and 509 litres in the Emeya.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,37,226 a month for the 7 Series and ₹3,93,193 for the Emeya, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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