Verdict
The Lotus Eletre is the bolder numbers play: RM499,000 buys a dual-motor EV with 603 hp, 710 Nm, 600 km range, 22 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe costs RM873,888 and answers with a 429 hp, 560 Nm 3.0-litre petrol hybrid, a 9G-Tronic auto, 22-inch wheels and more comfort kit. The Lotus Eletre is quicker to 100 km/h, has a bigger boot and pays RM1,440 road tax against RM1,638; the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe gets the sunroof, massage/ventilated front seats and auto parking.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want a full EV SUV with 600 km range, 350 kW DC charging and quicker 4.5-second acceleration for far less money.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if you prefer a 3.0-litre petrol hybrid with a 65-litre tank, 9G-Tronic nine-speed auto and the stronger comfort equipment list.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Eletre RM499,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe RM873,888
- Power source: Lotus Eletre dual-motor EV with 112 kWh battery; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 2,999 cc petrol hybrid with 0.9 kWh battery
- Output: Lotus Eletre motors 603 hp/710 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe engine 429 hp/560 Nm plus 20 hp/200 Nm motor
- Acceleration/top speed: Lotus Eletre 4.5 sec/258 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 5.0 sec/250 km/h
- Size: Lotus Eletre 5,103/2,135/1,630 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 4,939/2,010/1,730 mm
- Boot/wheelbase: Lotus Eletre 688 litres/3,019 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 655 litres/2,935 mm
Eletre
- Costs RM374,888 less
- Quicker: 4.5 seconds to 100 km/h and 258 km/h top speed
- 600 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging
- No panoramic sliding sunroof; the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe has one
- No auto parking; the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe handles parallel and perpendicular spaces
- Front seats are power-adjustable, but lack the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe’s 18-way memory, massage, heating and ventilation functions
AMG GLE Coupe
- 3.0-litre petrol hybrid with 429 hp/560 Nm and 9G-Tronic nine-speed auto
- 18-way front seats with memory, massage, heating and ventilation
- Panoramic sliding sunroof and auto parking
- Costs RM374,888 more
- Slower: 5.0 seconds to 100 km/h and 250 km/h top speed
- Smaller boot: 655 litres versus 688 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM499,000✓ | RM873,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Electric Compressor, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 429 hp |
| Torque | — | 560 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm✓ | 200 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 112 kWh✓ | 0.9 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 seconds✓ | 5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 258 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,103 mm | 4,939 mm |
| Width | 2,135 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,019 mm | 2,935 mm |
| Weight | 2,490 kg | 2,325 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 688 litres✓ | 655 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R20 | 285/40ZR22 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 325/35ZR22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Yokohama Advan Sport V107 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam |
| 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 | 18-way Power Adjustable with Memory, Massage, Heating and Ventilation |
| 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 |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and 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 with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Operation |
| 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 |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| 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 Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440✓ | RM1,638 |
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 GLE Coupe FAQ
Is the Lotus Eletre or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe better?
For most spec-led buyers, the Lotus Eletre is better: it is cheaper, quicker, has 600 km EV range and a bigger boot. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if its petrol-hybrid drivetrain and extra cabin/parking equipment matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is RM374,888 more expensive: RM873,888 versus RM499,000 for the Lotus Eletre.
Which one is faster?
The Lotus Eletre is faster on the listed figures, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and 258 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe takes 5.0 seconds and tops out at 250 km/h.