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Mercedes S Class vs Lotus Emeya - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (802 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 92600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Lotus Emeya?

Mercedes S Class

Lotus Emeya

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lotus Emeya has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 92600 £, while the Mercedes S Class costs 97200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4608 £.

As for range, the Lotus Emeya performs clearly better – achieving up to 580 km, about 463 km more than the Mercedes S Class.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya has a to a small extent edge – offering 918 HP compared to 802 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.80 s, while the Mercedes S Class takes 3.30 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lotus Emeya performs minimal better – reaching 256 km/h, while the Mercedes S Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 445 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Mercedes S Class is evident lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2555 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers minimal more room – 550 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class noticeable takes the win – 730 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Lotus Emeya proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lotus Emeya is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £92,600
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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
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km
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Mercedes S Class

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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
97200 - 204400 £
Price
92600 - 138000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh
Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
98.90 kWh
co2
52 - 301 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
2555 - 2650 kg
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Length
5139 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Width
2005 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Height
1459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1388 L
Payload
420 - 730 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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 - 802 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes S Class?

The Mercedes S Class is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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