Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Genesis GV80

The Mercedes-Benz GLE starts from $128,900 before on-road costs, while the Genesis GV80 opens at $119,000. 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 $141,790 and $130,900 respectively.

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

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

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 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLE and 10 in the Genesis GV80.

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLE stands out with Burmester audio that you will not find on the Genesis GV80. The Genesis GV80 counters with ventilated seats and Bang & Olufsen audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE uses a Diesel producing 195kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Genesis GV80 responds with a Petrol making 279kW and 530Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE measures 4,924mm long on a 2,995mm wheelbase, 16mm shorter than the Genesis GV80 at 4,940mm (2,955mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLE generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 630L in the Mercedes-Benz GLE and 735L in the Genesis GV80, 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 $2,708/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLE and $2,936/year for the Genesis GV80. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

Estimated annual total: $2,708 (Mercedes-Benz GLE) vs $2,936 (Genesis GV80). 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 (Mercedes-Benz GLE) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis GV80). Both match on warranty length.