Genesis Electrified G80 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

The Genesis Electrified G80 starts from $155,000 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS opens at $209,900. That makes the Genesis Electrified G80 the more affordable entry point by $54,900.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $170,500 and $230,890 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Genesis Electrified G80 and Mercedes-Benz EQS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Genesis Electrified G80 and 96% for the Mercedes-Benz EQS.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Mercedes-Benz EQS packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Genesis Electrified G80.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Genesis Electrified G80 and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz EQS.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Genesis Electrified G80 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis Electrified G80 stands out with V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz EQS. The Mercedes-Benz EQS counters with panoramic roof and Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Genesis Electrified G80 uses a Electric producing 272kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.1 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS responds with a Electric making 245kW and 568Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.2 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified G80 has the clear power advantage at 272kW vs 245kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis Electrified G80 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 94.5kWh (Genesis Electrified G80) vs 107.8kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQS), giving WLTP ranges of 570km and 708km. DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Genesis Electrified G80) vs 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS).

The Genesis Electrified G80 measures 5,135mm long on a 3,140mm wheelbase, 81mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQS at 5,216mm (3,210mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 334L in the Genesis Electrified G80 and 610L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS a 276L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQS leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis Electrified G80) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz EQS). Both match on warranty length.