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Mercedes V Class vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Genesis GV80?

Mercedes V Class vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • markedly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
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Genesis GV80

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,218 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

GV80

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 GV80 offers clearly more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV80 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.9 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers slightly more torque with 588 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 88 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: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis GV80 is very slightly lighter – 2,155 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 37 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries clearly more – 908 kg compared to 690 kg. That’s a difference of about 218 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV80 holds a solid overall lead 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 £59,400
GV80

Genesis GV80

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 304 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
-
Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
660 - 690 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
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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