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Lotus Eletre vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on range (EPA). The Lotus Eletre leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.

Lotus Eletre

SUV

Lotus Eletre S

1 of 4 versions

Advertised price, new, US

checked Aug 12, 2026

80/100#40 of 281 · Everyday

SUV

2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV

1 of 8 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

76/100#20 of 80 · Everyday

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is cheaper by $139,950

Who's ahead - and by how much?

Lotus EletreLotus EletreEQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
  • Range (EPA)
    286 mi
    - best on this row
    +26 mi· 9%
  • Fast-charge peak
    350 kW - best on this row
    200 kW
    +150 kW· 75%
  • Cargo space
    24.3 cu ft - best on this row
    22.8 cu ft
    +1.5 cu ft· 7%
  • Battery warranty
    10 years - best on this row
    +2 years· 25%
  • Efficiencylower is better
    46.7 kWh/100 miEPA
    EPA - best on this row
    3.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 8%
  • AC charging
    22 kW - best on this row
    9.6 kW
    +12 kW· 129%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecLotus EletreMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)286 mi - best on this row
Range (WLTP)332 mino data
Efficiency lower is better46.7 kWh/100 miEPAEPA - best on this row
Battery109 kWh108.4 / 118 kWh
Battery (gross)112 kWhno data
Charging
Fast-charge peak350 kW - best on this row200 kW
10–80% charge lower is better20 minversion not named31 min
Full charge at 240 V lower is betterno data14 h
AC charging22 kW - best on this row9.6 kW
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better4.5 s5.9 s
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is betterno data5.9 s
Power450 kW265 / 400 kW
Torque524 lb-ft590 lb-ftversion not named
Top speed165 mphversion: ELETREno data
DriveAWDAWD
Space and size
Cargo space24.3 cu ft - best on this row22.8 cu ft
Front trunk1.6 cu ftno data
Seats55
Length200.9 in201.8 in
Width87.8 in84.9 in
Height67.6 in
Wheelbase118.9 in126.4 in
Ground clearance
Weight5,831 lb6,305 lb
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty10 years - best on this row
Cell chemistryLi-ionno data
Equipment
Heat pumpStandard

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Lotus EletreMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

Lotus Eletre

Advertised price, new, US

checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date

lotuscars.com
CARBON
$229,900
Prices in 3 markets

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Oct 23, 2026

mbusa.com
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
$89,950
EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
$89,950
EQS 550 4MATIC SUV
$112,450
Prices in 2 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVEQS SUV

Range (EPA)

Leader
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Lotus Eletre
286 miEPA
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
EPA
Ahead by
26 mi

Which charges faster?

10–80% charge

Lotus Eletre
20 minversion not named
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
31 min

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Lotus Eletre
Lotus Eletre
350 kW
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
200 kW
Ahead by
150 kW

Which is quicker?

0⁠–⁠62 mph

Lotus Eletre
4.5 s
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
5.9 scontested: sources disagree

Which is cheaper to buy?

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVEQS SUV

Price (from, new)

Leader
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Lotus Eletre
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Ahead by
$139,950

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