Lotus Emira vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS

CarWale brings you comparison of Lotus Emira and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS. The Lotus Emira price is Rs. 3.05 Crore and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS price is Rs. 2.75 Crore. The Lotus Emira is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is available in 3982 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Emira Turbo vs Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Emira	Maybach GLS
Price	Rs. 3.05 Crore	Rs. 2.75 Crore
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	3982 cc
Power	360 bhp	550 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Lotus Emira

Turbo

Rs. 3.05 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS

600 4MATIC

Rs. 2.75 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline	3982 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2996 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		4.0L M177 Twin-Turbocharged V8 + 48V Mild Hybrid
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo	Turbocharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	360 bhp	550 bhp @ 6000 rpm	394 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	430 Nm	770 Nm @ 2500 rpm	550 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Emission Standard		BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	180	250
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone, Air Springs, Single-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorber, Stabiliser Bar	SLA Double Wishbone with Virtual Swivel Axis and Split Lower Arm, Electronic Air Suspension with Dynamic Response
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Air Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	5-link axle, Electronic Air Suspension with Dynamic Response
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.2	5.48
Front Tyres	285 / 45 R22	285 / 45 R22
Rear Tyres	325 / 40 R22	285 / 45 R22
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating		Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags		8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions			Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System			Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive	Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders	Front Only	Optional
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED Projector	LED
Cornering Headlights	Active	Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64 colours)
Puddle Lamps		2

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock	Electronic	Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Chrome Door Handles Finish	Soft-Close Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Illuminated
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Dual Tone finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Hands-Free	Hands-Free
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	13.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	27 Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down)	24 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out, shoulder support bolsters: in / out)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down)	24 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out, seat base bolsters: in / out)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front and Middle Row
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black with Oakwood Trim , Mahogany Brown / Macchiato Beige with Oakwood Trim , Black with Walnut Wood Trim , Mahogany Brown / Macchiato Beige with Walnut Wood Trim)	Dual Tone (Ebony , Caraway , Perlino , Ebony-Perlino, Deep Garnet)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat		50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Vivid Red	Sodalite Blue	Fuji White
Zinc Grey	Obsidian Black	Santorini Black
Atlantis Blue	Polar White (Non Metallic)	Eiger Grey
Hethel Yellow	Selenite Grey	Portofino Blue
Nimbus Grey	Hyacinth Red Metallic	Lantau Bronze
Shadow Grey	Alpine Grey	Hakuba Silver
Dark Verdant(Green)	Opalite White Bright	Belgravia Green
Seneca Blue
Magma Red
Mist White
Meridian Blue
Osmium Silver
Cosmos Black

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

1 Rating

4.6/5

14 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.0Comfort	4.8Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.7Performance
	3.0Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Secret about Lotus Emira

It's a very good car, but in terms of money, it's a little overpriced. That's not bad. The company Lotus has produced some SUVs, and it's a pretty success for them, but for me, the Lotus Evija is better.

Car dance bouncing feature is excellent

It's a brilliant car and so comfortable seats or drive this car better than for long drive and features are excellent work but this car price complicated but other than excellent for any everything car choice.

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Emira comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4412 mm * 1895 mm * 1225 mm	5208 mm * 2030 mm * 1838 mm	5052 mm * 2209 mm * 1870 mm
Ground Clearance			219 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)		3135	2997
Kerb Weight (kg)		2825	2505

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	520 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	80

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Chrome Finish
Body Kit
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Approach Angle (Degree)			26.1
Departure Angle (Degree)			24.5
Rampover Angle (Degree)			21.1