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Mercedes V Class vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Lotus Emira?

Mercedes V Class vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes V Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,407 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 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 clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers barely more torque with 500 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

V Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is clearly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 671 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries substantially more – 908 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 678 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira has the upper hand 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, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
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Mercedes V Class

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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