Genesis GV80 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

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Genesis GV80
Genesis GV80

2024 price

Mercedes-Benz EQS
Mercedes-Benz EQS

2023 price

Summary

2024 Genesis GV80
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo V6, 3.5L

Not Applicable, 0.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
11.9L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
6

5
Dislikes
  • Not as dynamic/sporty as some rivals
  • Middle seat is squishy for adults
  • Very thirsty, will be painful at bowser.

  • Interior might be too much for some
  • Controversial styling
  • Rear seats could be more luxe
2024 Genesis GV80 Summary

The Genesis GV80 SUV has cultivated a quiet but firm following since its debut but there's a new variant on offer - the coupe.

Offered in one highly-specified grade level for our market, the GV80 3.5T Luxury AWD Coupe proves to be a fierce competitor with luxury and handling for it's European rivals - the BMW X6, Range Rover Velar and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe.

However, the price point is starting to creep a little closer to its rivals, which might not be to everyone's fancy.

I've been family testing the GV80 for a week to see if it gets the seal of approval from my little family of three, read on to find out how it went.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Summary

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is a car faced with multiple momentous responsibilities.

Not only is it the latest purely electric offering from Mercedes-Benz, but it also has to represent the future of the historic S-Class limousine, and in the AMG-spiced 53 trim we’re reviewing, it has to represent the future of the brand’s driving experience, too.

So can this oddly-shaped EV really take it all on and succeed? Read on to find out.

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