Car Buyer's Guide

Lotus Eletre vs Mercedes-Benz CLE

Lotus Eletre

Lotus Eletre

Mercedes-Benz CLE

Mercedes-Benz CLE

CLE300 AMG Line

Verdict

The Eletre is 58% more powerful, while the Eletre has a 33% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM499,000RM518,888
Body typeSUVCoupe
SegmentExecutiveCompact Executive
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,999 cc
Horsepower255 hp
Torque400 Nm
FuelElectricPetrol Hybrid/REV
Bore83 mm
Compression Ratio10.5
Number of Motors21
Motor Horsepower603 hp23 hp
Motor Torque710 Nm205 Nm
Battery Capacity112 kWh1 kWh
EV Range600 km
Charging Rate (AC)22 kW
Charging Rate (DC)350 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name9G-Tronic
Gears9
Transmission ManufacturerMercedes-Benz (Daimler AG)
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h4.5 seconds6.2 seconds
Top Speed258 km/h250 km/h
Dimensions
Length5,103 mm4,850 mm
Width2,135 mm1,860 mm
Height1,630 mm1,428 mm
Wheelbase3,019 mm2,865 mm
Weight2,490 kg
Fuel Tank66 litres
Doors52
Seats54
Boot Space688 litres460 litres
Front Tyre255/50R20245/40R19
Rear Tyre285/40R20275/35R19
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresMichelin Pilot Sport EVGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Run-flat
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Germany (CBU)
Front SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys
Rear Wheels20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockElectronic for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point4 Three-point with Illumination and Front Belt Feeder
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on two rear passenger seatsAvailable for Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsProjector LED with Dynamic IndicatorsDigital Light Matrix LEDs
TaillampsFull LED with Dynamic IndicatorsFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front SeatsDriver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlRear AC Vents
SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights & Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadeSunroof Shade
Audio15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinchTwo 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 ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Electric Steering Adjustment
Boot OperationRemote Control Activation with Contactless Boot OpeningContactless Opening
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with Surround ViewYes, 360-degree Camera
Auto ParkingYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years4 years
Warranty Extended6 years
Warranty Notes8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM1,440RM380

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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