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Lotus Eletre vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Mercedes S-Class?

Lotus Eletre vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes S-Class

  • slightly lighter
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Lotus Eletre is clearly cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,314 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 452 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

S-Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 283 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers slightly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 135 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes S-Class is slightly lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more boot space – 688 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries noticeably more – 660 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is clearly superior 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
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 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
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
-
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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