Lotus Emira vs Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE
Verdict
The Lotus Emira, priced at RM 1,131,800, offers a purist sports car experience with a manual transmission and a powerful 400 hp engine. In contrast, the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE, at RM 722,888, provides a more versatile package with hybrid capabilities, more seats, and a higher power output of 443 hp. The Emira's appeal lies in its exclusivity and driving purity, while the AMG CLE offers practicality and advanced technology.
Pick the Lotus Emira if you value a pure sports car experience with manual control and exclusivity.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE if you need more practicality, with additional seats and hybrid efficiency.
Key differences
- Price: RM 1,131,800 vs RM 722,888
- Seats: 2 vs 4
- Engine capacity: 3,456 cc vs 2,999 cc
- Power: 400 hp vs 443 hp
- Torque: 420 Nm vs 650 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: 4.3 s vs 4.2 s
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,131,800 | RM 722,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 3,456 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 400 hp | 443 hp✓ |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 650 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s | 4.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,412 mm | 4,853 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 2,042 mm |
| Height | 1,225 mm | 1,434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,575 mm | 2,875 mm |
| Boot space | 151 L | 420 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 65 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 4,182 | 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.
Emira
- Pure sports car experience
- Manual transmission
- Exclusive model
- High price
- Limited to 2 seats
AMG CLE
- More affordable
- Higher power and torque
- Hybrid efficiency
- Shorter warranty
- Higher road tax
Emira vs AMG CLE FAQ
Is the Lotus Emira or Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE better?
The Lotus Emira is better for those seeking a pure sports car experience, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is better for practicality and hybrid efficiency.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emira is RM 408,912 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE.
third useful question
Which car offers more practicality? The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE offers more practicality with four seats and a larger boot space.