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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Lotus Emira?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • significantly cheaper
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,188 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Emira

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 Emira offers substantially more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 216 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers barely more torque with 480 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is considerably lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 835 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries substantially more – 1,144 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 914 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira is decisively ahead 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 £83,600
Emira

Lotus Emira

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Lotus Emira

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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 Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
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