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Lotus Emeya vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Mercedes A Class?

Lotus Emeya vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emeya

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes A Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,994 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers considerably more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 495 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

A Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 497 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes A Class takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm more.

Emeya

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is considerably lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly more boot space – 509 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is decisively ahead 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Lotus Emeya
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Lotus Emeya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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