Compare Lotus Eletre vs BMW i8 [2014] vs BMW M8

Eletre vs i8 [2014] vs M8 Features

• Safety

  Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	-	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  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
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Remote	-	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	-	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	-	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	-	360 Degree Camera
  Clock	Digital	-	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	-	Digital

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	TFT Display	-	Touch-screen Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	-	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	-	16
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone	-	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  Display for Rear Passengers
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	-	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	-	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Air Purifier
  Heater
  Front AC	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	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	-	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	-	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	-	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	-	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	-	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	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)	-	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	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)	-	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	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)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	-	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	-	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	-	Front
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	-	Front
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Chrome	-	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Painted	-	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	-	Illuminated
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	-	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	-	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal with Remote	-	Electric Opening and Closing

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	-	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights	Active	-	Intelligent
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	-	LED
  Fog Lamps	-	-	LED,LED
  Tail Light	LED	-	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	-	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Customisable	-	Silverstone / Black, Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	-	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-	Front Only
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	-	Front
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	-	Driver & Co-Driver
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	4	-	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	-	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

Eletre vs i8 [2014] vs M8 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic, Sport Mode	Automatic	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	258	-	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	4.5	-	3.2
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	No	-	Torque-On-Demand
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	-	8.77
  Driving Range (km)	600	-	596
  Engine	-	-	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	-	-	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	-	-	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	-	-	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm
  Peak Motor Performance	603 bhp, 710 Nm	-	-
  Battery	112 kWh	-	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	-	-	Twin Turbo
  Drivetrain	AWD	-	AWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	-	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	Not Applicable	-	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	-	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	-	6.1
  Suspension - Front	Multi-link	-	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
  Suspension - Rear	Multi-link	-	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	-	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	-	-	275 / 35 R20
  Tyres Size - Rear	-	-	285 / 35 R20
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	-	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	-	-	420
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	-	-	68
  Passenger Capacity	5	-	4
  Length (mm)	5103	-	4867
  Width (mm)	2135	-	1907
  Height (mm)	1630	-	1362
  Wheelbase (mm)	3019	-	2827
  Ground Clearance (mm)	187	-	130
  Curb Weight (kgs)	2490	-	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	-	2
  No of Doors	5	-	2

Eletre vs i8 [2014] vs M8 News

Eletre vs i8 [2014] vs M8 User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings 0 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings 0 Reviews	5/5 3 Ratings 3 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	-	5 Exterior
	-	-	4.5 Interior
	-	-	5 Ride Quality