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Lotus Eletre vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 92,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Mercedes GLS?

Lotus Eletre vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • only slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mercedes GLS

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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Eletre

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lotus Eletre is only slightly cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,957 £.

GLS

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 514 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers visibly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

Eletre

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Eletre is barely lighter – 2,565 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more boot space – 688 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 333 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries considerably more – 820 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 335 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
206 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
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Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
810 - 820 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Eletre have?

The Lotus Eletre is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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