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Mercedes S Class vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Genesis GV80?

Mercedes S Class vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Genesis GV80

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Genesis GV80 is substantially cheaper – starting at 59,400 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S Class offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 331 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Genesis GV80 takes 6.9 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 588 Nm. That’s about 262 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.

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis GV80 is very slightly lighter – 2,155 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries barely more – 690 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S 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.

from £104,000
S Class

Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 98 - 118 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 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 S Class
Genesis GV80

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
-
Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
420 - 660 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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