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Mercedes GLE vs Genesis GV80 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (634 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (76300 £ vs 59400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Genesis GV80?

Mercedes GLE

Genesis GV80

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 GV80 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 59400 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16888 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.80 L. The difference is about 6.80 L per 100 km.

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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 GLE has a decisively edge – offering 634 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 330 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Genesis GV80 takes 6.90 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs somewhat better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Genesis GV80 tops out at 237 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 850 Nm compared to 588 Nm. That’s about 262 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Genesis GV80 is barely noticeable lighter – 2155 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers slightly more room – 735 L compared to 655 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Genesis GV80 performs barely noticeable better – up to 2152 L, which is about 97 L more than the Mercedes GLE.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE hardly perceptible takes the win – 705 kg compared to 690 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE 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.

Mercedes GLE
Genesis GV80

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from about £76,300
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 289 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 12.5 L
  • Electric Range : 89 - 114 km

Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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Mercedes GLE
Genesis GV80

Costs and Consumption

Price
76300 - 175800 £
Price
59400 - 75600 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 284 g/km
co2
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
Curb weight
2155 - 2325 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Length
4945 mm
Width
1947 mm
Width
1975 mm
Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Height
1715 mm
Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Max trunk capacity
2144 - 2152 L
Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
660 - 690 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.90 s
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
2497 - 2996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2021 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.