Genesis GV70 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level at 70: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 4 Jul 2026, price 4 Jul 2026
Genesis GV70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$80,300
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 224kW
- Economy
- 10.3 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 542L
Genesis Australia offer: $79,990 drive-away (state not stated), ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
25 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 no dataFrom
$134,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 180kW
- Energy use
- 17.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2023
- Boot (seats up)
- 520L
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 31 Dec 2026
Maker's terms: While stocks last.
Offer from Genesis Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$80,300RRP
- with the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV's standard kit: $80,300 (nothing to add)
$134,900RRP
- 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 GV70 Advanced 2.5T
$80,300
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $348 a week in repayments ($80,300 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV EQE 300 SUV
$134,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 July 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $601 a week in repayments ($134,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Genesis GV70 starts $54,600 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 ≈$348/wk(≈$1,509/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis GV70 at $80,300 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 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 GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV at 5 stars (2023). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2023). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis GV70 and 87% for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, against 6 on the Genesis GV70.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis GV70 and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Genesis GV70 and 8 on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
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 GV70
- REC-006682 · published 24 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pipe connecting fuel rails may become loose.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2025
- REC-006332 · published 8 Apr 2025Due to a software issue, the instrument panel cluster may fail to display the visual seat belt warnings, vehicle speed, fuel level, engine status and other critical safety information.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006055 · published 12 Aug 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pump impeller may become deformed under certain environmental conditions, interrupting the fuel supply.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- 1 more on the model page.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
None open 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.
How long to charge
90.6kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 170kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 170kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Genesis GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Genesis GV70 stands out with ventilated seats and Genesis Audio audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV counters with Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV70 gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV offers artico man-made leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Genesis GV70 and 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Genesis GV70 uses a Petrol producing 224kW and 422Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.2 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV responds with a Electric making 180kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.
The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 180kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis GV70 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Genesis GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 148mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV at 4,863mm (3,030mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, giving the Genesis GV70 a 22L advantage.
For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,450kg 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 GV70's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.3 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Genesis GV70 costs about $2,936 a year (10.3 L/100km) and electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV about $859 a year (17.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV70), 5 years (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV).
Where each one leads
The Genesis GV70: the lower starting price ($80,300 against $134,900), more power (224kW against 180kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 520L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 750kg).
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Genesis GV70.
The Verdict
Level at 70: here's what splits them
The Genesis GV70 and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV are level on the CarSorted Score at 70 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: practicality (Genesis GV70 ahead by 16 points), value (Genesis GV70 ahead by 8 points).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$348/wk(≈$1,509/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis GV70 at $80,300 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 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 GV70 and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV?
The Genesis GV70 is the cheapest at $80,300 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV by $54,600.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021) and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2023). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2023). 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 Genesis GV70 has the largest boot at 542L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Genesis GV70 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,200kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Genesis GV70 makes the most power at 224kW. The Genesis GV70 is quickest to 100km/h in 7.2s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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