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Mercedes S-Class vs Genesis G80 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 370 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Genesis G80?

Mercedes S-Class vs Genesis G80: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • significantly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Genesis G80

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Genesis G80 is clearly cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,734 £.

As for electric range, the Genesis G80 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 452 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

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 Mercedes S-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 370 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Genesis G80 takes 5.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes S-Class is moderately lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers visibly more boot space – 530 L compared to 354 L. That’s a difference of about 176 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G80 comes out clearly ahead 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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G80

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 S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Genesis G80

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Mercedes S-Class
Genesis G80

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 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
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
354 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
370 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
272 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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