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Mercedes S-Class vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Lotus Emeya?

Mercedes S-Class vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • somewhat lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

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  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lotus Emeya is a bit cheaper – starting at 92,600 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,457 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers considerably more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 462 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

Emeya

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 Emeya 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 Emeya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

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

S-Class

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 S-Class is somewhat lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers barely more boot space – 530 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries moderately more – 660 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £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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Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
92,600 - 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
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
-
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 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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