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Mercedes AMG GT vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (102,500 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or Genesis G70?

Mercedes AMG GT vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Mercedes AMG GT

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Genesis G70

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

AMG GT

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.

Genesis G70 is substantially cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,950 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Genesis G70 uses 6.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

G70

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 AMG GT offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 571 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 980 Nm more.

AMG GT

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Genesis G70 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis G70 is barely lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G70 offers very slightly more boot space – 330 L compared to 321 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G70 carries considerably more – 452 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 237 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes AMG GT stands out in the key areas 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 £102,500
AMG GT

Mercedes AMG GT

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 10.3 - 14 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
Mercedes AMG GT
Genesis G70

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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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Genesis G70

The Genesis G70 blends sleek, low-slung styling with a cabin that feels more bespoke than bargain-bin, delivering driver-focused dynamics that make long runs and twisty roads equally entertaining. With premium materials, thoughtful tech and a value proposition that nudges past its German rivals, it’s the kind of compact executive that feels serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Mercedes AMG GT
Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
235 - 319 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
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Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
170 - 215 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
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