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Maserati MC20 Roadster vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (235,600 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati MC20 Roadster or Lotus Emira?

Maserati MC20 Roadster vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MC20 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lotus Emira is substantially cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 151,984 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Emira

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 Maserati MC20 Roadster offers visibly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers visibly more torque with 730 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

MC20 Roadster

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 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is only slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,534 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emira offers noticeably more boot space – 151 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati MC20 Roadster carries somewhat more – 256 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira 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 £83,600
Emira

Lotus Emira

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Maserati MC20 Roadster
Lotus Emira

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Maserati MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Maserati MC20 Roadster
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
235,600 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
265 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
100 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,669 mm
Length
-
Width
1,965 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,224 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
256 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
630 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
320 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
730 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
463 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Maserati
Brand
Lotus
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