Genesis GV60 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 GV60 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 GV60 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 GV60 uses a Electric Motor producing 168kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 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 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 168kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Genesis GV60 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 310mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class at 4,825mm (2,890mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 432L in the Genesis GV60 and 480L in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, giving the Mercedes-Benz G-Class a 48L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 1,900kg 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 GV60's turning circle is 1.1 m tighter, 11.9 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 GV60 costs about $864 a year (18 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 GV60) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz G-Class). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV60), no data (Mercedes-Benz G-Class).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV60: the lower starting price ($88,300 against $214,900).

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class: more power (270kW against 168kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (480L against 432L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,600kg).

The Verdict

Genesis GV60 scores higher, 73 vs 65

The Genesis GV60 scores 73 to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's 65 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Mercedes-Benz G-Class ahead by 31 points), value (Genesis GV60 ahead by 28 points), safety (Genesis GV60 ahead by 23 points). Boot space with the seats up: 432L in the Genesis GV60, 480L in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

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