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Mercedes GLS vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Lotus Eletre?

Mercedes GLS vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

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Lotus Eletre

  • barely cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GLS

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lotus Eletre is barely cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,957 £.

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 significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 514 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Eletre is marginally lighter – 2,565 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 333 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries considerably more – 820 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 335 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is far ahead overall 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
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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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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
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
206 - 226 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
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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