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Lucid Air vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Lucid Air vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Lucid Air

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,532 £.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers considerably more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 871 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

C-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 Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 571 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon takes 3.4 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 1,020 Nm. That’s about 920 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is noticeably lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries very slightly more – 588 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air stands well ahead of its rival 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Reviews Lucid Air

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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
-
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Lucid
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Lucid Air offered with different drivetrains?

The Lucid Air is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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