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Mercedes EQS SUV vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or Lotus Eletre?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • moderately more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
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Lotus Eletre

  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQS SUV

Costs and Efficiency:

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 is a bit cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,267 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS SUV is moderately more efficient: consuming 19.6 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers a bit more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 125 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Eletre

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 Eletre offers visibly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 658 HP. That’s roughly 260 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mercedes EQS SUV takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is clearly faster – 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: the Lotus Eletre delivers marginally more torque with 985 Nm compared to 950 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

EQS SUV

Space and Everyday Use:

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 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Eletre is barely lighter – 2,565 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers barely more boot space – 688 L compared to 645 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers visibly more capacity – up to 2,100 L, about 568 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries somewhat more – 570 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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 EQS SUV
Lotus Eletre

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Mercedes EQS SUV

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.

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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 EQS SUV
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
5,125 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
425 - 570 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
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