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Mercedes S-Class vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Lotus Eletre?

Mercedes S-Class vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • somewhat lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lotus Eletre is visibly cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,314 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 452 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

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 635 HP. That’s roughly 283 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 S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

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

S-Class

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, Mercedes S-Class is somewhat lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more boot space – 688 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is clearly superior 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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The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 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
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
420 - 660 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

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

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