Genesis G80 vs BMW 5 Series

The Genesis G80 starts from $104,200 before on-road costs, while the BMW 5 Series opens at $114,900. That makes the Genesis G80 the more affordable entry point by $10,700.

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 $114,620 and $126,390 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW 5 Series by roughly $3,135 in fuel alone.

Both the Genesis G80 and BMW 5 Series hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Genesis G80 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the BMW 5 Series.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. The Genesis G80 adds a 360-degree camera that the BMW 5 Series misses.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis G80 stands out with Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats and ambient lighting that you will not find on the BMW 5 Series. The BMW 5 Series counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Genesis G80 uses a 2.5L turbo four-cylinder (T-GDi) producing 224kW and 422Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6 seconds.

The BMW 5 Series responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.

The Genesis G80 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW 5 Series is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Genesis G80 measures 5,005mm long on a 3,010mm wheelbase, 55mm shorter than the BMW 5 Series at 5,060mm (2,995mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 424L in the Genesis G80 and 520L in the BMW 5 Series, giving the BMW 5 Series a 96L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,565/year for the Genesis G80 and $1,938/year for the BMW 5 Series. That is a $627 annual difference in favour of the BMW 5 Series.

Estimated annual total: $2,565 (Genesis G80) vs $1,938 (BMW 5 Series). The BMW 5 Series saves you roughly $627 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Genesis G80) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW 5 Series). Both match on warranty length.