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Compare 2–4 cars side by side. Every figure is sourced; the best value in each comparable row is marked.
| Specification | Lotus2026 Lotus Emira Turbo SE | Mercedes-Benz2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 Coupe |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 181 mphBestManufacturer claim · Lotus | 174 mphManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 274.3 hp/tBestCalculated | 229.9 hp/tCalculated |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 3.80 sBestManufacturer claim · Lotus | 4.50 sManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 4.00 sBestManufacturer claim · Lotus | 4.60 sManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distance | 145.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| 100–0 mph braking distance | 289.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 400 hpManufacturer claim · Lotus | 416 hpBestManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 354 lb-ftManufacturer claim · Lotus | 369 lb-ftBestManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Engine displacement | 2000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Lotus | 2000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Cylinder count | 4Manufacturer claim · Lotus | 4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Engine layout | Inline-4Manufacturer claim · Lotus | Inline-4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Engine placement | Mid | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 174 inManufacturer claim · Lotus | 186 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Width | 75 inManufacturer claim · Lotus | 76 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Height | 48 inManufacturer claim · Lotus | 54 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Wheelbase | 101 inManufacturer claim · Lotus | 106 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 3212 lbBestManufacturer claim · Lotus | 3990 lbManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 21.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA | — |
| Fuel economy (city)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 18.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA | — |
| Fuel economy (highway)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 26.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA | — |
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 18.5 galManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Practicality | ||
| Cargo volume | — | 11 ft³Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Seats | — | 4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | $106,900Independent test · Car and Driver | $106,500Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.37 :1Manufacturer claim · Lotus | — |
| Tires & Wheels | ||
| Front tire size | — | 255/45R19Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Rear tire size | — | 285/40R19Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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| Induction type | TurbochargedManufacturer claim · Lotus | TurbochargedManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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| Transmission type | Dual-clutch (PDK)Manufacturer claim · Lotus | — |
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| Number of gears | 8Manufacturer claim · Lotus | 9Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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