Genesis GV70 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis 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 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 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, 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 GLC Coupe.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Genesis GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 GV70 stands out with ventilated seats and Genesis Audio audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 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 GLC Coupe offers synthetic leather.

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 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 GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 190kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe a 28L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. 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 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, fuel for the Genesis GV70 costs about $2,936 a year (10.3 L/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. That is $741 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV70), no data (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: the lower starting price ($80,300 against $111,400), more power (224kW against 190kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 2,000kg).

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 542L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,195 a year against $2,936).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores higher, 72 vs 70

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores 72 to the Genesis GV70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 23 points), value (Genesis GV70 ahead by 5 points), reliability (Genesis GV70 ahead by 4 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs about $741 less (7.7 L/100km against 10.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

Common questions