Compare performance (190 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Lotus Emeya?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mercedes Sprinter Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,179 £.
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 clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 728 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is markedly faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 97 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 535 Nm more.
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 Emeya offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Bus is marginally lighter – 2,356 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 199 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries substantially more – 1,144 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 599 kg.
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.
The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.
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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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Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
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Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
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Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
509 L
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Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
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Length
5,139 mm
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Width
1,993 mm
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Width
2,005 mm
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Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
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Height
1,459 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
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Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
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Payload
450 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
114 - 190 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Lotus
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