USA EV Comparison: Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 vs Lotus Eletre S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE)

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) has a starting price of $179900, while the Lotus Eletre S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2023-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

The Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Lotus Eletre S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2023-…).

The Lotus Eletre S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2023-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Lotus Eletre S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 367 kW, while the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) maxes out at 200 kW.

The Lotus Eletre S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

The Lotus Eletre S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2023-…) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

The Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lotus Eletre S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2023-…), but the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Lotus Eletre S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…).