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Mercedes SL Class vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Lotus Eletre?

Mercedes SL Class vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lotus Eletre is markedly cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,999 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 558 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Eletre

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 Eletre offers slightly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 816 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Lotus Eletre takes 3 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers visibly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

SL 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.

Seats: Lotus Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is clearly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 755 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries visibly more – 485 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre holds a decisive overall lead 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 SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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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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Mercedes SL Class
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 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
12 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

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

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