Verdict
At RM499,000, the Lotus Eletre costs RM55,112 more than the RM443,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class, but it brings a 112-kWh battery, a claimed 600-km EV range and 350-kW DC charging. Its 603-hp, 710-Nm twin-motor AWD system is marginally quicker to 100 km/h at 4.5 seconds, while the 688-litre boot is 233 litres larger. The Mercedes is the easier Malaysian tax bill at RM380 annually against RM1,440, and its 4,751-mm sedan body is far less imposing than the Eletre’s 5,103-mm SUV footprint.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want 600 km of claimed electric range, 688 litres of boot space and 4.5-second 0-100 km/h pace.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class if lower purchase cost, RM380 annual road tax and a smaller CKD sedan body matter more than EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Eletre RM499,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class RM443,888.
- 0-100 km/h: Lotus Eletre 4.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 4.6 seconds.
- Length: Lotus Eletre 5,103 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 4,751 mm.
- Boot space: Lotus Eletre 688 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 455 litres.
- Annual road tax: Lotus Eletre RM1,440; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class RM380.
- Tyres: Lotus Eletre 255/50R20 front and 285/40R20 rear; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 245/40R19 front and 265/35R19 rear.
Eletre
- 112-kWh battery with a claimed 600-km EV range
- 350-kW DC and 22-kW AC charging capability
- 688-litre boot and 603-hp twin-motor AWD
- Costs RM55,112 more.
- Annual road tax is RM1,060 higher.
- At 2,135 mm wide, it is 315 mm wider than the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class.
AMG C-Class
- RM380 annual road tax
- Panoramic glass roof and powered front seats with memory
- AMG Ride Control adaptive dampers and 360-degree camera
- 455-litre boot is 233 litres smaller.
- Its 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Eletre by 0.1 seconds.
- It cannot match the Eletre’s claimed 600-km electric range.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 499,000 | RM 443,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 402 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 14 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 112 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 600 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 seconds✓ | 4.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 258 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,103 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 2,135 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,019 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 2,490 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 688 litres✓ | 455 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R20 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 265/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Digital Light LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 4x Front USB-C, 1x Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,440 | RM 380✓ |
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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Eletre vs AMG C-Class FAQ
Is the Lotus Eletre or Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class better?
The Eletre is the better fit for electric driving, outright output and luggage capacity, with 603 hp, 600 km claimed range and a 688-litre boot. Choose the AMG C-Class for lower annual road tax and a more compact sedan.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre is RM55,112 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class: RM499,000 versus RM443,888.
Which is easier to park in Malaysia?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class is easier to place in tight spaces. It is 4,751 mm long and 1,820 mm wide, against the Eletre’s 5,103 mm length and 2,135 mm width; both have six front and six rear parking sensors.