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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Lotus Emeya comparison

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?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Lotus Emeya

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  • clearly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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 £.

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 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.

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 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.

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
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Lotus Emeya

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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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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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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 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
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
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