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Mercedes EQS vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Genesis G70?

Mercedes EQS vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

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

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,362 £.

G70

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly 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 EQS is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

EQS

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 substantially lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 823 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers substantially more boot space – 610 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries markedly 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 EQS holds a decisive overall lead 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 £80,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
Mercedes EQS
Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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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 EQS
Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption

Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
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