Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz G-Class a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 27-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class counters with Burmester audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Genesis Electrified GV70 uses a Electric Motor producing 360kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class responds with a Diesel making 270kW and 750Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.8 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 270kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 110mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class at 4,825mm (2,890mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 480L in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, giving the Genesis Electrified GV70 a 23L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Genesis Electrified GV70's turning circle is 1.5 m tighter, 11.5 m against 13.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Genesis Electrified GV70 costs about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class about $2,480 a year (8.7 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz G-Class). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), no data (Mercedes-Benz G-Class).

Where each one leads

The Genesis Electrified GV70: the lower starting price ($132,800 against $214,900), more power (360kW against 270kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (503L against 480L).

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class: the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).

The Verdict

Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 65

The Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 71 to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's 65 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 23 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz G-Class ahead by 15 points), performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 15 points).

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