Car Buyer's Guide

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
PriceRM499,000RM509,888
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
Capacity1,991 cc
Horsepower421 hp
Torque500 Nm
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore83 mm
Compression Ratio9
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 NameAMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-speed sports transmission
Gears8
Transmission ManufacturerMercedes-Benz (Daimler AG)
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h4.5 seconds3.9 seconds
Rated Economy8.3 L/100 km
Top Speed258 km/h270 km/h
Co2189 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 Tank51 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space688 litres370 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 NotesAMG Ride Control - Adaptive dampers, Dynamic Select, AMG Performance Exhaust
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee AirbagsDriver 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 NotesTyre 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 ParkingYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience NotesQi Wireless Charger
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years2 years
Warranty Extended2 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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