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Mercedes EQS vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Lotus Eletre?

Mercedes EQS vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • only slightly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQS

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes EQS is only slightly cheaper – starting at 80,900 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,789 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is significantly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers visibly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 350 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

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 visibly 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 EQS takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers a bit more torque with 985 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

EQS

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQS is very slightly lighter – 2,550 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers a bit more boot space – 688 L compared to 610 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries slightly 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 holds a narrow overall lead 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
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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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
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
545 - 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
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