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Mercedes AMG GT vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (102,500 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or Lotus Eletre?

Mercedes AMG GT vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Mercedes AMG GT

  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • somewhat cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

AMG GT

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.

Lotus Eletre is somewhat cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,799 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 559 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

Eletre

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 Eletre offers somewhat more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 816 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Lotus Eletre takes 3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers markedly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

AMG GT

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.

Seats: Lotus Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is clearly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 775 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more boot space – 688 L compared to 321 L. That’s a difference of about 367 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries substantially more – 485 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 270 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Mercedes AMG GT
Lotus Eletre

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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Mercedes AMG GT
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
235 - 319 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
170 - 215 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
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