Lotus Emeya vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class
Verdict
The Lotus Emeya asks RM459,000, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class is RM443,888, so the gap is RM15,112. For that, the Lotus gives you a bigger, heavier-hitting electric GT package on paper: 603 hp, dual motors, 610 km of EV range and a 509-litre boot. The Mercedes fights back with a petrol hybrid set-up, 402 hp, a 50-litre tank, CKD assembly and much lower RM380 road tax. Both are all-wheel drive, both seat five, and both are limited to 250 km/h.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want the larger all-electric grand tourer, stronger 603 hp output and 610 km claimed EV range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class if you want the cheaper petrol hybrid sedan with lower annual road tax and a 50-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class RM443,888
- Power: Lotus Emeya 603 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 402 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Lotus Emeya 4.2 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 4.6 s
- Length: Lotus Emeya 5,139 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 4,751 mm
- Boot space: Lotus Emeya 509 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 455 litres
- Road tax: Lotus Emeya RM1,440/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class RM380/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 459,000 | RM 443,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 603 hp✓ | 402 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 s✓ | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 102.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 610 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,139 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 2,241 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,459 mm | 1,437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,069 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Boot space | 509 L✓ | 455 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| 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.
Emeya
- 603 hp from dual electric motors
- 610 km EV range from a 102.0 kWh battery
- Bigger 509-litre boot
- RM15,112 dearer
- RM1,440 annual road tax
- Very wide at 2,241 mm
AMG C-Class
- Cheaper by RM15,112
- RM380 annual road tax
- 402 hp with 4.6-second 0-100 km/h
- Less power than the Lotus: 402 hp versus 603 hp
- Smaller 455-litre boot
- Shorter four-year warranty
Emeya vs AMG C-Class FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class better?
The Lotus Emeya is better for outright EV performance, size and range, with 603 hp and 610 km claimed range. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class is better if you want petrol hybrid running, CKD assembly and much lower RM380 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class costs RM443,888. That makes the Lotus RM15,112 more expensive.
Which car is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Lotus Emeya is quicker, taking 4.2 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class does the same sprint in 4.6 seconds. Both have all-wheel drive and both list a 250 km/h top speed.