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Mercedes V Class vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Genesis G90?

Mercedes V Class vs Genesis G90: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Genesis G90

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

V Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes V Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,990 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

G90

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 G90 offers significantly more power – delivering 415 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 178 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G90 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G90 delivers barely more torque with 549 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 49 Nm more.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is only slightly lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 68 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries clearly more – 908 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 403 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class 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 £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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Mercedes V Class

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Mercedes V Class
Genesis G90

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
-
Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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