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Mercedes E Class vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or Genesis G70?

Mercedes E Class vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Mercedes E Class

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Genesis G70

  • noticeably cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

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

E Class

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,936 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5 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 E Class offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

E Class

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, Genesis G70 is only slightly lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 83 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers clearly more boot space – 540 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries visibly more – 640 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class 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.

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E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
Mercedes E Class
Genesis G70

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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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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 E Class
Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
39 - 172 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
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 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, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
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