Lotus Emeya vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Verdict
At RM459,000 versus RM738,888, the Lotus Emeya undercuts the Mercedes-Benz S-Class by RM279,888 while bringing far more shove: 603 hp, all-wheel drive and 0–100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. The S-Class answers with a longer 3,216 mm wheelbase, 14 airbags and a petrol-hybrid setup rated at 1.0 L/100 km with 100 km of EV range. For a Malaysian buyer, this is pace and boot space against limousine footprint and hybrid flexibility.
Emeya
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want the quicker, full-electric sedan with 610 km range, 509 litres of boot space and the lower price.
S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class if you want the longer-wheelbase luxury sedan with petrol-hybrid running, 14 airbags and 100 km of EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RM738,888
- Power and 0–100 km/h: Lotus Emeya 603 hp, 4.2 s; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 362 hp, 5.2 s
- Battery and EV range: Lotus Emeya 102.0 kWh, 610 km; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 28.6 kWh, 100 km
- Size: Lotus Emeya 5,139 mm long, 2,241 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5,289 mm long, 1,954 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: Lotus Emeya 3,069 mm, 509 L; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3,216 mm, 350 L
- Airbags and road tax: Lotus Emeya 8 airbags, RM1,440/year; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 14 airbags, RM2,128/year
Emeya
- 603 hp and 4.2-second 0–100 km/h time
- 610 km EV range from a 102.0 kWh battery
- Larger 509-litre boot
- Only 8 airbags against the S-Class’ 14
- Shorter 3,069 mm wheelbase
- Very wide at 2,241 mm
S-Class
- Longer 3,216 mm wheelbase
- 14 airbags
- Petrol-hybrid setup with 1.0 L/100 km and 100 km EV range
- RM279,888 dearer
- Slower 5.2-second 0–100 km/h time
- Smaller 350-litre boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 459,000✓ | RM 738,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 24-valve DOHC with Electric Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 362 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 147 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm✓ | 440 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 102 kWh✓ | 28.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 610 km✓ | 100 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 420 kW | 60 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.15 seconds✓ | 5.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 22 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,139 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 2,241 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,459 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,069 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 67 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 509 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P-Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion |
| 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 with Illumination and Rear Belt Bags |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | Power Adjustable Outer Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Folding Rear Pillow Headrests with Built-in Neck Warmers; Powered Ottoman and Leg Rest for Left Seat with Massage Function; Centre Load-through |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C |
| 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 | — | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) |
| 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 | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | No | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Tyre puncture repair kit | MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,440✓ | RM 2,128 |
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 vs S-Class FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Mercedes-Benz S-Class better?
The Lotus Emeya is better for measurable value and performance: it is cheaper, more powerful and quicker, with a longer EV range. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is better if you want the longer wheelbase, more airbags and petrol-hybrid flexibility.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class costs RM279,888 more than the Lotus Emeya. That gap buys a longer wheelbase, more airbags and petrol-hybrid running, but not more power, acceleration or boot space.
Which one is quicker from 0–100 km/h?
The Lotus Emeya is quicker, doing 0–100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class takes 5.2 seconds. Both have the same 250 km/h top speed.