Genesis GV80 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

The Genesis GV80 starts from $119,000 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB opens at $63,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLB the more affordable entry point by $55,100.

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 $130,900 and $70,290 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLB by roughly $4,705 in fuel alone.

Both the Genesis GV80 and Mercedes-Benz GLB hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Genesis GV80 and 92% for the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Genesis GV80 and 7 in the Mercedes-Benz GLB. The Genesis GV80 adds a 360-degree camera that the Mercedes-Benz GLB misses.

The Genesis GV80 features a 27-inch touchscreen, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV80 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLB. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Genesis GV80 uses a Petrol producing 279kW and 530Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLB responds with a Petrol making 120kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Genesis GV80 has the clear power advantage at 279kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis GV80 is 3.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Genesis GV80 measures 4,940mm long on a 2,955mm wheelbase, 306mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLB at 4,634mm (2,829mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 735L in the Genesis GV80 and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLB, giving the Genesis GV80 a 165L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis GV80 leads with a 2,722kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 1,122kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,936/year for the Genesis GV80 and $1,995/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLB. That is a $941 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

Estimated annual total: $2,936 (Genesis GV80) vs $1,995 (Mercedes-Benz GLB). The Mercedes-Benz GLB saves you roughly $941 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis GV80) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLB). Both match on warranty length.