BMW 8 Series vs Lotus Emira (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$13,350

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

8 Series 840i RWD vs Emira Turbo SE RWD
Measure	8 Series	Emira	Winner
MSRP + destination	$96,050	$109,400	8 Series
Horsepower	335 hp	400 hp	Emira
Torque	340 lb-ft	354 lb-ft	Emira
MPG combined	24 mpg	21 mpg	8 Series
Cargo, max	10.0 cu ft	5.3 cu ft	8 Series
Cargo, seats up	14.8 cu ft	5.3 cu ft	8 Series
Rear legroom	29.5 in	N/A	N/A
Front legroom	42.1 in	N/A	N/A
Length	200.3 in	173.7 in	Not scored
Width	74.8 in	74.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,902 lb to 4,769 lb	3,212 lb	N/A
Seats	5	2	8 Series
Ground clearance	4.8 in	5.1 in	About the same
0-60 mph	4.7 s tested	4.0 s tested	Emira
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	8 Series

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
8 Series 840i RWD $94,500	Emira Turbo SE RWD $106,900	$12,400
Emira Turbo SE RWD $106,900	8 Series 840i xDrive Convertible $107,500	$600

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

8 Series costs $14,721 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: 8 Series wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.