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Mercedes AMG GT vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (102,500 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or Lotus Emira?

Mercedes AMG GT vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Mercedes AMG GT

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

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

AMG GT

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Lotus Emira is clearly cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,933 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 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 Mercedes AMG GT offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 410 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 940 Nm more.

AMG GT

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is moderately lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emira carries barely more – 230 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes AMG GT 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 £102,500
AMG GT

Mercedes AMG GT

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 10.3 - 14 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
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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 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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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 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
11 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
235 - 319 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,929 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
170 - 215 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Mercedes AMG GT?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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