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Genesis GV80 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (304 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (59,400 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis GV80 or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Genesis GV80 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Genesis GV80

  • substantially more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GV80

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,746 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

CLA Coupe

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 Mercedes CLA Coupe offers slightly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Genesis GV80 takes 6.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers slightly more torque with 588 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 73 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, Mercedes CLA Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 460 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers substantially more boot space – 735 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 330 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries visibly more – 690 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is far ahead overall 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 542 - 792 km
Genesis GV80
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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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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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Genesis GV80
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
231 - 241 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
-
Width
1,975 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
660 - 690 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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