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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or Lotus Eletre?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter

Lotus Eletre

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space

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

E Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes E Class Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,073 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 461 km more than the Mercedes E Class Wagon.

Eletre

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 Eletre offers noticeably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mercedes E Class Wagon takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

E Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E Class Wagon is markedly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 665 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers moderately more boot space – 688 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries visibly more – 645 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 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 E Class Wagon
Lotus Eletre

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Mercedes E Class Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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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 E Class Wagon
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
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