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Mercedes S-Class vs Genesis GV70 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Genesis GV70?

Mercedes S-Class vs Genesis GV70: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Genesis GV70

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Genesis GV70 is substantially cheaper – starting at 59,200 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,834 £.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV70 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 361 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

GV70

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 S-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Genesis GV70 takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers a bit 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 marginally lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers marginally more boot space – 530 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries noticeably more – 660 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV70 is decisively 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.

from £59,200
GV70

Genesis GV70

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
59,200 - 64,500 £
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
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
503 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
515 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
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 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
360 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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