Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Genesis G80

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class starts from $105,900 before on-road costs, while the Genesis G80 opens at $104,200. That makes the Genesis G80 the more affordable entry point by $1,700.

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 $116,490 and $114,620 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz E-Class by roughly $2,565 in fuel alone.

Both the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Genesis G80 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Genesis G80 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. The Genesis G80 adds a 360-degree camera that the Mercedes-Benz E-Class misses.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Genesis G80. The Genesis G80 counters with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class uses a Petrol producing 150kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 seconds.

The Genesis G80 responds with a 2.5L turbo four-cylinder (T-GDi) making 224kW and 422Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6 seconds.

The Genesis G80 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis G80 is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class measures 4,949mm long on a 2,961mm wheelbase, 56mm shorter than the Genesis G80 at 5,005mm (3,010mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 540L in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 424L in the Genesis G80, giving the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a 116L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,052/year for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and $2,565/year for the Genesis G80. That is a $513 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Mercedes-Benz E-Class) vs $2,565 (Genesis G80). The Mercedes-Benz E-Class saves you roughly $513 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz E-Class) vs 5 years (Genesis G80). Both match on warranty length.