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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Genesis G70?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Genesis G70

  • only slightly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C-Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Genesis G70 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

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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 C-Class Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is only slightly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 32 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers markedly more boot space – 455 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries clearly more – 570 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon 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 £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
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The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, 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
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C-Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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