Lotus Eletre vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

Last Updated: August 6, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GLS price starts at Rs. 1.32 Crore, which is Rs. 1.23 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Lotus Eletre, priced at Rs. 2.55 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the GLS returns a claimed 12 kmpl, while the Eletre offers a claimed 600 km/charge. On the performance front, the Eletre uses a 112kWh battery producing 603bhp and the GLS a 2999cc engine producing 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm. If you're deciding between the Eletre and GLS, the Eletre is the better pick for top speed, while the GLS stands out for affordability.

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Eletre vs GLS Comparison Summary

Specification Lotus EletreMercedes-Benz GLS
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.55 CroreRs. 1.32 Crore
Mileage / Range 600 km/charge12 kmpl
Engine / Battery 112 kWh2999 cc
Max power / Motor 603bhp375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm
Top speed 258 Km/h250 Km/h

Eletre vs GLS Key Highlights

Basic Info Lotus Eletre BaseMercedes-Benz GLS 450 4matic
Rating
1 review
16 reviews
Brand Name Lotus Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.55 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.32 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 2999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 603bhp 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 9-Speed TRONIC AT
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Lotus Eletre Colors
Mercedes Benz GLS Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 12 kmpl
Boot Space 688 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 4,93,285 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,55,477 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 9.80 Lakh Eletre Insurance Rs. 5.39 Lakh GLS Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
2999 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
M256M
Motor Power
450
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
2999 cc
Battery Capacity
112 kWh
Not Available
Max Power
603bhp
375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm
Range
600 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
710Nm
500Nm@800-5000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
9-Speed TRONIC AT
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
2490 Kg
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
No
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
AC TYPE 2
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
22
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
355
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.5 Sec
6.1 Sec
Top Speed
258 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
12 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
12 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
R21
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
R21
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
electric
Wheel Size
22
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
"Electrically Adjustable Front Row Air Vents, 2nd Row - B Pillar Air Vents, 2nd Row - Electrically Adjustable Air Vents on Rear of Centre Console, Metal Tread Plates, Vanity Mirror and Light (Driver and Passenger), 2 Cup Holders in Centre Console, Front and Rear Grab Handles, 2nd Row Hanging Hook, Hard Parcel Shelf, Under Luggage Compartment Floor Storage, 5-Seat Layout, Front Seats Integrated Headrests,4-Way Electric Adjustable Steering Column With Memory, Electrical Steering Column Lock, INTERIOR THEMES JASPER RED / BLACK, MAGNETITE ANTHRACITE / GREY(optional), interior carbon pack (console panel, switch panels on the doors, seat switch panels, interior light control panel, seat backrest decoration panel, central armrest decoration panel (only for executive pack) (optional)"
"Mirror package (interior mirror can also register distracting headlights from behind,Depending on the glare and ambient light,it dims automatically),Interior Chrome Package( Controls and trim in the interior door area in silver chrome, EASY-ENTRY switch in silver chrome, Controls to the left of the steering wheel in silver chrome, Hand flatterer, control switch and cup holder on the center console are made or framed in silver chrome, Climate control panel in silver chrome), Widescreen Cockpit (select the display from “Classic”, “Sport”, “Progressive” and “Subtle” display styles), Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather, EASY-PACK cargo area cover(Removable roller blind to protect and rear seats protects your Luggage,EASY-PACK cargo area cover at any time and store), Velour floor mats(can be removed, vacuumed or cleaned), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet,
Digital Cluster Size
12.6
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
688 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
"Matrix LEDAdaptive Driving Beam HeadlamAdaptive Driving Beamp, 20’’ 5-SPOKE AERO WHEEL,4 PISTONS – FRONT GREY CALIPERS, 22” 10-SPOKED DIAMOND CUT GREY WHEEL(optional), INTELLIGENT GLASS ROOF (optional), MICROFIBRE & CARBON STEERING WHEEL (Only when Interior Carbon Pack is chosen in Magnetite and Gold) (optional),"
"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Boot Opening
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
2
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5103*2231*1636 mm3
5209*2157*1823 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
194 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Addtional Comfort Features
"Auto Folding Exterior Mirrors with Memory, Automatic 4 Zone Climate Control, Multifunction Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Automatic Start, Key Card with NFC Function, RNC (Road Noise Control), Touch Sensitive Light Switches, Glove Box with Electric Lock, Power Adjustable Front Seats (8 Way), Front Seats Power Lumber Support (4 Way), Heated Front Seats, Memory Front Seats & Driver Seat Greeting Function, Rear Seats Manual Headrest (2 Way), Foldable Rear Center Armrest with Integrated Cup Holders,"
"AIRMATIC Package(Adaptive damping system,Level control,Lowering the rear,Car wash function),THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control(fine dust activated carbon filter, defrosting system and residual heat function and rear passengers can determine the temperature and air distribution),Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (3-spoke design with steering wheel shift paddles,silver chrome and touch control panels), Memory Package with seat kinematics( Memory function: Memory function allows drivers and passengers individual settings, including seat adjustment options like height, cushion, and headrest alignment, 4-way lumbar support: The front seats’ backrest curve can be adjusted individually for improved comfort and ergonomics, with two air cushions integrated and a 4-way switch for height Adjustment, 3-stage ventilation and 3-stage heating for a comfortable seating climate, with t
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
"Burmester surround sound system( 590 watts of system power,audio experience with Dolby Atmos,Advanced noise compensation (VNC) dynamically adapts music and sounds),Sound Personalization (option for personal profile),Wireless charging system for mobile devices at the front and rear, MBUX Entertainment (Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts),MBUX Entertainment and Extended functions(Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts,Natural language understanding,Learning-capable MBUX language assistant,Personal profiles(Customize your mood by saving individual theme worlds, such as DYNAMIC SELECT driving programs, radio stations, and ambient lighting.), Prediction functions(personal assistant for phone number on the multime
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Front
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Full
Full
Internal Storage
Not Available
Yes
No of Speakers
15
13
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
"Matrix LEDAdaptive Driving Beam HeadlamAdaptive Driving Beamp, 20’’ 5-SPOKE AERO WHEEL,4 PISTONS – FRONT GREY CALIPERS, 22” 10-SPOKED DIAMOND CUT GREY WHEEL(optional), INTELLIGENT GLASS ROOF (optional), MICROFIBRE & CARBON STEERING WHEEL (Only when Interior Carbon Pack is chosen in Magnetite and Gold) (optional),"
"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Auxillary Input
Yes
Yes
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Available
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
15.1 Inch
12.3 Inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
8.0
7.4
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front
Front
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
3
3
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
2
3
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
2
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Not Available
Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
"LiDAR System (3 Deployable, 1 Fixed), Air Quality System, PM 2.5 Filter, Keyless Entry and Exit, Escape Switch in Luggage Compartment, Esc (electronic stability control), Tcs (traction control system), Hdc (hill descent control), Eba (electronic brake assist), Arp (anti-rollover program), Hsa (hill start assist), Icc (integrated chassis control), Epwi (electrical brake pad wear indicator), Pib (post-impact braking), Lotus Pilot Pack (DMS (Driver Monitoring System), RCW (Rear Collision Warning), ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking), TSI (Traffic Sign Information), DOW (Door Open Warning), RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Assist), BSD (Blind Spot Detection), LKA (Lane Keeping Aid), FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Assist), VPA (Visual Park Assist), Front and Rear Parking Assist, Warning triangle, Safety vests ), Tpms (tyre pressure monitoring system), Epb (electronic pa
"PRE-SAFE: (The PRE-SAFE system adjusts the front passenger seat position in critical driving situations, based on seat belt fastening or detection of a child seat.), Transparent bonnet(front of your vehicle when driving off-road), Sidebags in the rear (protect the chest area in the event of a side impact), Parking Package with 360-degree camera(including 360° camera, Active Parking Assistant and Parking Assistant PARKTRONIC), Driving assistance package (Active Stop-and-Go Assist,), KEYLESS-GO Comfort Package (HANDS-FREE ACCESS,Start and lock your vehicle conveniently by simply carrying your key with you, open and close the tailgate fully automatically),"
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Yes
Remote Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
3250 kg
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