BMW M3 vs Lucid Air (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$8,075

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

M3 RWD vs Air Pure RWD
Measure	M3	Air	Winner
MSRP + destination	$80,475	$72,400	Air
Horsepower	473 hp	430 hp	M3
Torque	406 lb-ft	N/A	N/A
MPG or MPGe	19 mpg	146 MPGe	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$2,021	$471	Air
EV range	N/A	420 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	16.9 cu ft	22.1 cu ft	Air
Cargo, seats up	16.9 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	35.6 in	36.6 in	Air
Front legroom	41.6 in	45.4 in	Air
Length	189.1 in	195.9 in	Not scored
Width	74.3 in	76.4 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,840 lb	4,564 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	4.7 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	4.1 s tested	4.5 s tested	M3
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

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
M3 RWD $79,300	Air Touring AWD $79,900	$600
Air Pure RWD $70,900	M3 RWD $79,300	$8,400

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Air costs $17,376 less over 6 years.

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

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

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

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Air wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.