Genesis GV80 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

The Genesis GV80 starts from $119,000 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE opens at $128,900. That makes the Genesis GV80 the more affordable entry point by $9,900.

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 $141,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLE by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Mercedes-Benz GLE packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Genesis GV80.

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 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

The Genesis GV80 features a 27-inch touchscreen, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV80 stands out with ventilated seats and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The Mercedes-Benz GLE counters with Burmester audio. 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 GLE responds with a Diesel making 195kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Genesis GV80 has the clear power advantage at 279kW vs 195kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis GV80 is 1.7s 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, 16mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE at 4,924mm (2,995mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLE generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 735L in the Genesis GV80 and 630L in the Mercedes-Benz GLE, giving the Genesis GV80 a 105L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLE leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,722kg. That 778kg 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 $2,708/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

Estimated annual total: $2,936 (Genesis GV80) vs $2,708 (Mercedes-Benz GLE). The Mercedes-Benz GLE saves you roughly $228 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 GLE). Both match on warranty length.