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Mercedes E-Class vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class or Genesis G70 Shooting Brake?

Mercedes E-Class vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

  • clearly cheaper
  • very 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.

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 Shooting Brake is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,908 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

G70 Shooting Brake

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 Mercedes E-Class offers significantly 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 Shooting Brake takes 6.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers significantly 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 Shooting Brake is very 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 slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 465 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class carries visibly more – 640 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 192 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class is clearly superior 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, Plug-in 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 Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Shooting Brake

The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake turns the sporty saloon into a rakish estate, wrapping sleek fastback lines around a surprisingly practical rear while still feeling eager on a twisty road. Inside it spoils with premium materials and clever packaging, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury and usable cargo without sacrificing driving fun — a rare combo that actually makes sense.

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Mercedes E-Class
Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
39,600 - 45,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
180 - 212 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,897 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
465 L
Length
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Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,535 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
438 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in 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
6.4 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
225 - 235 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
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
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