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Genesis GV80 vs BMW X5 comparison

Compare performance (304 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (59,400 £ vs 77,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis GV80 or BMW X5?

Genesis GV80 vs BMW X5: Key differences

Genesis GV80

  • visibly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

BMW X5

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

GV80

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Genesis GV80 is visibly cheaper – starting at 59,400 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,675 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 uses 3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

X5

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 BMW X5 offers considerably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 321 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Genesis GV80 takes 6.9 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X5 is very slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Genesis GV80 tops out at 237 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers visibly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 588 Nm. That’s about 162 Nm more.

GV80

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis GV80 is barely lighter – 2,155 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers slightly more boot space – 735 L compared to 650 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Genesis GV80 offers slightly more capacity – up to 2,152 L, about 282 L more than the BMW X5.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries very slightly more – 705 kg compared to 690 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £77,100
X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 105 km
Genesis GV80
BMW X5

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Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Genesis GV80
BMW X5

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
105 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
co2
231 - 241 g/km
co2
68 - 289 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
4,935 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Payload
660 - 690 kg
Payload
565 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Genesis
Brand
BMW
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