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Mercedes EQS vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Lotus Emeya?

Mercedes EQS vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • slightly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

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  • markedly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 slightly cheaper – starting at 80,900 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,646 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is markedly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 340 km more than the Lotus Emeya.

Emeya

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 Emeya offers markedly 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 Emeya is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

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

EQS

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 EQS is marginally lighter – 2,550 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers slightly more boot space – 610 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries only slightly more – 570 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya comes out clearly 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 £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 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 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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Mercedes EQS
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
810 - 920 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
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
-
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
545 - 570 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
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
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS?

The Mercedes EQS is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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