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Mercedes V Class vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Genesis G70?

Mercedes V Class vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

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Genesis G70

  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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:

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 G70 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,610 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Genesis G70 uses 6.5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 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 Genesis G70 offers very slightly more power – delivering 245 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G70 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers a bit more torque with 500 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis G70 is noticeably lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries clearly more – 908 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 456 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G70 is slightly 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 £38,600
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Genesis G70

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 245 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
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Mercedes V Class
Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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