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Mercedes EQA vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Lotus Emeya?

Mercedes EQA vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Emeya

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  • significantly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

EQA

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes EQA is substantially cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,688 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers a bit more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 104 km more than the Mercedes EQA.

Emeya

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 Emeya offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 690 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 595 Nm more.

EQA

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 EQA is clearly lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers markedly more boot space – 509 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries markedly more – 545 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is far ahead 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Mercedes EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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Reviews Mercedes EQA

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27 Jul 2026, 18:41:16

Fantastic build quality and genuine premium-class feel with lots of features like distance sensors or the speed-limit sign reader — things Mercedes still brags about in the GLC even five years later...

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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
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Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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