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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Lotus Emira?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • visibly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,850 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 8.5 L/100km.

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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 Emira offers visibly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers very slightly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes A Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is very slightly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 71 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers considerably more boot space – 395 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 244 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries substantially more – 490 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 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 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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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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