Genesis G80 vs BMW 5 Series

The Genesis G80 starts from $132,000 before on-road costs, while the BMW 5 Series opens at $114,900. That makes the BMW 5 Series the more affordable entry point by $17,100.

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 $145,200 and $126,390 respectively.

The Genesis G80 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The BMW 5 Series, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Genesis G80 and BMW 5 Series hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Genesis G80 and 89% for the BMW 5 Series.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Genesis G80 packs more ADAS features with 7 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. Airbag count is 10 in the Genesis G80 and 6 in the BMW 5 Series. The Genesis G80 adds a 360-degree camera that the BMW 5 Series misses.

The Genesis G80 features a 27-inch touchscreen, while the BMW 5 Series gets a 14.9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis G80 stands out with ventilated seats, V2L, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the BMW 5 Series. The BMW 5 Series counters with panoramic roof and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Genesis 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 BMW 5 Series responds with a Petrol making 150kW and 300Nm, 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 272kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis G80 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Genesis G80 measures 5,135mm long on a 3,140mm wheelbase, 75mm longer 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 334L in the Genesis G80 and 520L in the BMW 5 Series, giving the BMW 5 Series a 186L advantage.

For towing, the BMW 5 Series 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 G80) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW 5 Series). Both match on warranty length.