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Genesis G80 vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (370 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G80 or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Genesis G80 vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Genesis G80

  • a bit more power
  • significantly more electric range
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,564 £.

As for electric range, the Genesis G80 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 482 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

A Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis G80 offers a bit more power – delivering 370 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Genesis G80 takes 5.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G80 delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

G80

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is considerably lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 960 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers moderately more boot space – 395 L compared to 354 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 490 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G80 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £64,300
G80

Genesis G80

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 370 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 570 km
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Genesis G80

The Genesis G80 is a quietly confident executive sedan that marries elegant, restrained design with an interior that feels bespoke rather than mass-produced. For buyers who crave flagship comfort and poise without the badge theatrics, the G80 serves serious luxury and refinement with a touch of surprising value — like a tuxedoed chauffeur who secretly loves great playlists.

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The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Genesis G80
Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
570 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
354 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
-
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
-
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
370 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
272 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Genesis G80 offered with different drivetrains?

The Genesis G80 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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