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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Genesis G80 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 370 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Genesis G80?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Genesis G80: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Genesis G80

  • visibly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,685 £.

G80

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 G80 offers visibly more power – delivering 370 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G80 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Mercedes C Class Wagon takes 5.8 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G80 delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Wagon is noticeably lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 655 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers noticeably more boot space – 490 L compared to 354 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries moderately more – 565 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G80 leads convincingly 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 G80

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 370 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 570 km
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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Genesis G80

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
354 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
370 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
272 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
Is the Mercedes C Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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