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Lotus Emeya vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Lotus Emeya vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

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

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly 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 Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,841 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers substantially more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 492 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

A Class Saloon

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 clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 598 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is very slightly faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 535 Nm more.

Emeya

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 A Class Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,105 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers visibly more boot space – 509 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 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
88 km
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Lotus Emeya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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