Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores higher, 72 vs 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 28 Oct 2026, price 24 Sep 2026
Genesis Electrified GV70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 360kW
- Energy use
- 20 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 503L
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
24 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 no dataFrom
$111,400
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 190kW
- Economy
- 7.7 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 570L
Top CarSorted Score, 72 vs 71
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$132,800RRP
- no option data for this car
$111,400RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Genesis Electrified GV70 Signature Performance AWD
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $591 a week in repayments ($132,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300 4MATIC
$111,400
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $492 a week in repayments ($111,400 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe starts $21,400 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$492/wk(≈$2,132/mo)
Estimate on the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe at $111,400 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Genesis Electrified GV70Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Genesis Electrified GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 92% for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Genesis Electrified GV70, against 7 on the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 10 of 10 key systems on the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 7 on the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Genesis Electrified GV70
None open on our record
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
- REC-006695 · published 12 Aug 2026Nine model lines: door lock defect (campaign RC5219)Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2026
- REC-006414 · published 29 Aug 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the steering coupling bolts may not meet specifications and could become loose.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-005747 · published 8 Aug 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel delivery unit may fail causing the fuel pump to switch off.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- 21 more on the model page.
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.
How long to charge
74kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 350kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 350kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 27-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe gets a 11.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with ventilated seats, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe counters with Burmester audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Genesis Electrified GV70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 GLC Coupe responds with a Petrol making 190kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 190kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 2.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe a 67L advantage.
For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg 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 0.4 m tighter, 11.5 m against 11.9 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 GLC Coupe about $2,195 a year (7.7 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), no data (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe).
Where each one leads
The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 190kW).
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: the lower starting price ($111,400 against $132,800), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 503L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg).
The Verdict
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores higher, 72 vs 71
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores 72 to the Genesis Electrified GV70's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 31 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 4 points). Boot space with the seats up: 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$492/wk(≈$2,132/mo)
Estimate on the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe at $111,400 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Genesis Electrified GV70Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Genesis Electrified GV70 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is the cheapest at $111,400 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis Electrified GV70 by $21,400.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis Electrified GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021) and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the largest boot at 570L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 makes the most power at 360kW. The Genesis Electrified GV70 is quickest to 100km/h in 4.4s.
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