Lotus Eletre vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of Lotus Eletre, Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class and Land Rover Defender. The Lotus Eletre price is Rs. 2.55 Crore, Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class price is Rs. 2.72 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is available in 3982 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol).

Eletre vs Maybach S-Class vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Eletre	Maybach S-Class	Defender
Price	Rs. 2.55 Crore	Rs. 2.72 Crore	Rs. 1.04 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	3982 cc	1997 cc
Power	-	496 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Electric	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Lotus Eletre

Standard

Rs. 2.55 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

S 580 4MATIC

Rs. 2.72 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.04 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Lotus Eletre

Standard

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

S 580 4MATIC

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	258	250	191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.5	4.8	7.4
Engine		3982 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		4.0L M176 Twin-Turbocharged V8 + 48V Mild Hybrid	2.0L Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Electric	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		496 bhp @ 5500 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		700 Nm @ 2000 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	603 bhp, 710 Nm
Driving Range (km)	600
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Battery	112 kWh
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Multi-link	Independent, Multi-link, 'Airmatic' air springs	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Independent, Multi-link, 'Airmatic' air springs	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.7	6.42
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres		245 / 45 R19	255 / 60 R20
Rear Tyres		275 / 40 R19	255 / 60 R20

Features

Safety

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
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Seatbelt)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	18 way electrically adjustable (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, shoulder support forward / back)	16 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)	16 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, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	18 way electrically adjustable (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, shoulder support forward / back)	16 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)	16 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, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	18 way electrically adjustable (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, backrest bolsters in / out)	14 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	All	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Customisable	Black, Silk Beige / Espresso Brown, Magma Grey / Espresso Brown, Silk Beige / Espresso Brown, Porcelain / Black, Mahogany Brown / Silk Beige, Mahogany Brown / Silk Beige, Silk Beige / Titanium Grey Pearl	Ebony
Rear Armrest		With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat			Full
Split Rear Seat			40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Chrome	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED on front, LED on rear	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	TFT Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		12.8	11.4
Display Screen for Rear Passengers			Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger			Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Galloway Green	Nautic Blue	Pangea Green Metallic
Stellar Black	Onyx Black	Santorini Black Metallic
Kaimu Grey	Emerald Green	Tasman Blue Metallic
Blossom Grey	designo Diamond White Bright	Gondwana Stone Metallic
Solar Yellow		Eiger Grey Metallic
Solar Yellow		Fuji White

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Eletre vs Maybach S-Class vs Defender Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Lotus Eletre, Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class and Land Rover Defender?

Lotus Eletre price is Rs. 2.55 Crore, Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class price is Rs. 2.72 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Eletre, Maybach S-Class and Defender, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Eletre, Maybach S-Class and Defender comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Lotus Eletre vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class vs Land Rover Defender

Length (mm)	5103	5469	5018
Width (mm)	2135	1921	2105
Height (mm)	1630	1510	1967
Wheelbase (mm)	3019	3396	3022
Ground Clearance (mm)	187		218
Kerb Weight (kg)	2490	2275	2186

Doors (Doors)	5	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		505
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		76	90

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

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

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit			Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	100000