Verdict
At RM459,000, the Lotus Emeya costs RM279,888 less yet brings 603 hp, 710 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 102-kWh battery, 610-km EV range and 420-kW DC charging suit buyers committed to EV charging. The RM738,888 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is slower at 5.2 seconds and manages 100 km electrically, but its 3,216-mm wheelbase, reclining massaging rear seats and rear entertainment screens make it the proper chauffeur-led choice. The Lotus also has a larger 509-litre boot versus 350 litres.
Emeya
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want 610 km of electric range, 603 hp and a RM279,888 lower entry price.
S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class if rear-seat luxury, a longer 3,216-mm wheelbase and plug-in-hybrid flexibility matter more than outright EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RM738,888.
- EV range: Lotus Emeya 610 km; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 100 km.
- DC charging: Lotus Emeya 420 kW; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 60 kW.
- 0-100 km/h: Lotus Emeya 4.15 seconds; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.2 seconds.
- Wheelbase: Lotus Emeya 3,069 mm; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3,216 mm.
- Boot space: Lotus Emeya 509 litres; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 350 litres.
Emeya
- 603 hp and 710 Nm from two motors
- 610-km EV range and 420-kW DC charging
- RM279,888 lower price with a 509-litre boot
- Fixed rear seats lack the S-Class's reclining, ventilated and massaging outer seats
- Shorter 3,069-mm wheelbase than the S-Class's 3,216 mm
- No rear entertainment displays, rear tablet or powered rear sunshades
S-Class
- Rear seats get heating, ventilation, massage, recline and a left-side ottoman
- 3,216-mm wheelbase and rear entertainment with two 11-inch displays
- 9G-TRONIC plug-in hybrid with a 67-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM279,888 more
- 100-km EV range trails the Emeya's 610 km
- 60-kW DC charging is far below the Emeya's 420 kW
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,000✓ | RM738,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440✓ | RM2,128 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 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 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| 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 Capacity | 102 kWh✓ | 28.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 610 km✓ | 100 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.
Used Emeya & S-Class for sale
Emeya vs S-Class FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Mercedes-Benz S-Class better?
The Emeya is the better buy for EV range, charging speed, performance and price. The S-Class is better if its priority is being chauffeured, thanks to its longer wheelbase and far more elaborate rear-seat equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000 and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class costs RM738,888, so the S-Class carries a RM279,888 premium.
Which one charges faster?
The Lotus Emeya charges much faster: up to 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC, versus the S-Class's 11 kW AC and 60 kW DC. It also has a 610-km EV range, compared with 100 km.