Compare performance (658 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (95000 £ vs 85700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or Lotus Eletre?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Lotus Eletre has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 85700 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9267 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes EQS SUV: with 19.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Lotus Eletre with 22.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.90 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV performs somewhat better – achieving up to 695 km, about 125 km more than the Lotus Eletre.
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 Eletre has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 918 HP compared to 658 HP. That’s roughly 260 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mercedes EQS SUV takes 4.40 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Lotus Eletre performs noticeable better – reaching 265 km/h, while the Mercedes EQS SUV tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Lotus Eletre pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 985 Nm compared to 950 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Lotus Eletre is minimal lighter – 2565 kg compared to 2695 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers barely noticeable more room – 688 L compared to 645 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS SUV performs noticeable better – up to 2100 L, which is about 568 L more than the Lotus Eletre.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes EQS SUV somewhat takes the win – 570 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.
The Lotus Eletre is decisively ahead 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 Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
95000 - 212100 £
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Price
85700 - 138000 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh
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Electric Range
615 - 695 km
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
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Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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co2
0 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
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2695 - 3075 kg
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Curb weight
2565 - 2745 kg
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Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
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Trunk capacity
688 L
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Length
5125 mm
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Length
5103 mm
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Width
1959 - 2034 mm
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Width
2060 mm
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Height
1718 - 1721 mm
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Height
1630 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2100 L
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Max trunk capacity
1532 L
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Payload
425 - 570 kg
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Payload
405 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction 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
360 - 658 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
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Max Speed
210 km/h
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
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Torque
568 - 950 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
265 - 484 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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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The Mercedes EQS SUV is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.