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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
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Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
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Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
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Trunk capacity
688 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,103 mm
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Width
1,880 mm
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Width
2,060 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,630 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
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Payload
540 - 645 kg
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Payload
405 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Lotus
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