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Mercedes GLE vs Lotus Eletre – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Lotus Eletre?

Mercedes GLE

Lotus Eletre

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

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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.

Mercedes GLE has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 76300 £, while the Lotus Eletre costs 85700 £. That’s a price difference of around 9435 £.

As for range, the Lotus Eletre performs significantly better – achieving up to 570 km, about 456 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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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 has a noticeable edge – offering 918 HP compared to 634 HP. That’s roughly 284 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 3.90 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs slight better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Lotus Eletre tops out at 265 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lotus Eletre pulls somewhat stronger with 985 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Mercedes GLE is somewhat lighter – 2310 kg compared to 2565 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers barely noticeable more room – 688 L compared to 655 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE performs evident better – up to 2055 L, which is about 523 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE clearly perceptible takes the win – 705 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Lotus Eletre proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lotus Eletre is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
76300 - 175800 £
Price
85700 - 138000 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
53 - 284 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
Curb weight
2565 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Length
5103 mm
Width
1947 mm
Width
2060 mm
Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Height
1630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Max trunk capacity
1532 L
Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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