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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Lotus Emeya comparison

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

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Emeya

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly 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 significantly more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 492 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

Emeya

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 Emeya offers considerably 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 significantly 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 only 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.

A Class Saloon

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

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly 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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Mercedes A Class Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes A Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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