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Lotus Eletre vs Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class

Lotus Eletre

Lotus Eletre

Verdict

The Eletre has a 46% bigger boot, while the Eletre is 30% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM499,000✓RM509,888
Body typeSUVHatchback
SegmentExecutiveC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM1,440RM376✓
Powertrain
Engine Tech800V architecture16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing and lift
Capacity—1,991 cc
Horsepower—421 hp at 6,750 rpm
Torque—500 Nm at 5,000 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore × Stroke—83 mm × 92 mm
Compression Ratio—9
Number of Motors2—
Motor Horsepower603 hp—
Motor Torque710 Nm—
Battery Capacity112 kWh—
EV Range600 km—
Charging Rate (AC)22 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)350 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
Transmission Name—AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-speed sports transmission
Gears—8
Transmission Manufacturer—Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG)
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h4.5 seconds3.9 seconds✓
Rated Economy—8.3 L/100 km
Top Speed258 km/h270 km/h✓
Co2—189 g/km
Dimensions
Length5,103 mm4,445 mm
Width2,135 mm1,850 mm
Height1,630 mm1,412 mm
Wheelbase3,019 mm2,729 mm
Weight2,490 kg1,550 kg
Fuel Tank—51 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space688 litres✓370 litres
Front Tyre255/50R20245/35R19
Rear Tyre285/40R20245/35R19
Factory TyresMichelin Pilot Sport EVMichelin Pilot Sport 4S
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Germany (CBU)
Front SuspensionMulti-linkMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-Link
Front Wheels20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy
Rear Wheels20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes—AMG Ride Control - Adaptive dampers, Dynamic Select, AMG Performance Exhaust
Safety
Airbags10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags)7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm—✓
Immobilizer✓—
Airbag Disable Function✓✓
Child Safety LockElectronic for Rear DoorsManual for rear doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable on two rear passenger seatsAvailable for two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, Active Brake Assist
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Safety Notes—Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Lighting
HeadlampsProjector LED with Dynamic IndicatorsMultibeam LED Projector
TaillampsFull LED with Dynamic IndicatorsLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding60:40 Split Fold
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control—
Power Sockets2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear1 Front, 1 Rear
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours)
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Mercedes me connect, Touchpad, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal)Keyless Push Button
LocksRemote Control ActivationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop—✓
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift✓✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Electric Steering Adjustment✓—
Boot OperationRemote Control Activation with Contactless Boot OpeningRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with Surround ViewYes
Auto Parking—Yes
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation✓✓
Head-up Display✓✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience Notes—Qi Wireless Charger
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited✓
Warranty Mileage Extended—Unlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years✓2 years
Warranty Extended—2 years
Warranty Notes8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty—

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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