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Genesis GV80 vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (304 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (59,400 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis GV80 or Mercedes EQA?

Genesis GV80 vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Genesis GV80

  • clearly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes EQA

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly 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

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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.

Mercedes EQA is clearly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,508 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis GV80 offers clearly more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV80 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.9 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers clearly more torque with 588 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 198 Nm more.

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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 EQA is only slightly lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers clearly more boot space – 735 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 395 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries markedly more – 690 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV80 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.

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Genesis GV80

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 304 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
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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 EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Nöthi
27 Jul 2026, 18:41:16

Fantastic build quality and genuine premium-class feel with lots of features like distance sensors or the speed-limit sign reader — things Mercedes still brags about in the GLC even five years later...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
231 - 241 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
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Width
1,975 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
660 - 690 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Genesis GV80 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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