Compare performance (816 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (102500 £ vs 83600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or Lotus Emira?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Lotus Emira has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 83600 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18933 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lotus Emira manages with 9.20 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.30 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.
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 has a decisively edge – offering 816 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 410 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.80 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes AMG GT performs slight better – reaching 320 km/h, while the Lotus Emira tops out at 291 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes AMG GT pulls significantly stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 940 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Lotus Emira is noticeable lighter – 1455 kg compared to 1790 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes AMG GT offers clearly more room – 321 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.
When it comes to payload, Lotus Emira clearly perceptible takes the win – 290 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.
Overall, the Mercedes AMG GT shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
102500 - 194400 £
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Price
83600 - 106000 £
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Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
11 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
235 - 319 g/km
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co2
208 - 245 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
2
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Seats
2
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Doors
2
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1790 - 2195 kg
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Curb weight
1455 - 1533 kg
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Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
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Trunk capacity
151 L
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Length
4728 mm
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Length
4413 mm
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Width
1929 mm
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Width
1895 - 1896 mm
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Height
1354 - 1359 mm
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Height
1235 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
170 - 215 kg
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Payload
213 - 290 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Power HP
365 - 406 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
280 - 320 km/h
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Max Speed
290 - 291 km/h
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Torque
500 - 1420 Nm
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Torque
420 - 480 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
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Power kW
268 - 298 kW
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Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
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Engine capacity
1991 - 3456 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Lotus
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The Mercedes AMG GT is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.