Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs Genesis G70
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

$66,500 - $91,300

2026 price

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Genesis G70

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2024 price

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Summary

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

2024 Genesis G70

By James Cleary

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.5L

Twin Turbo V6, 3.3L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

5.4L/100km (combined)

10.4L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Refinement
Efficiency
Safety

Gorgeous looks
After-purchase program
One highly-specified variant

Dislikes

Pricey servicing
Modest road feel
No physical spare tyre

Relatively small cabin space
Not heaps of individual storage
Road and wind noise creeps in

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Summary

Mercedes-Benz has shifted its CLA compact coupe-style sedan from support player to headline act with the introduction of this all-new, third-generation version.

It exemplifies the German giant’s multi-powertrain approach with an expansion of the local line-up from two pure-combustion variants to a five-model range comprising three hybrid and two pure-electric options.

CarsGuide was invited to sample the hybrid version of the newcomer (the EVs arrive in July), so stay with us to see if this sleek four-door is your kind of premium European compact sedan.

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2024 Genesis G70 Summary

I’m family testing the updated Genesis G70 this week, which has seen some tweaks to its technology and safety systems.

The G70’s release also sees the line-up trimmed to one highly-specified Sport Luxury grade, available as a four-cylinder Shooting Brake wagon or the V6 sedan on test here.

It competes with other mid-size sedans like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. So, how does the G70 handle life with a small family of three? Keep reading to find out!

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 2024 Genesis G70

Verdict

The broadening of the CLA’s scope in this third-gen version puts it a step ahead of key rivals and raises the compact sedan’s prominence in the three-pointed star’s local line-up. Its combination of quality design, performance and efficiency is compelling. And we’ll drive the battery-electric version as soon as it lands.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Verdict

The updated Genesis G70 3.3T Sport Luxury is beautiful to look at and drive. It features premium features, trims and great power but the cabin is tight on space. Which makes it a little awkward to use, so this will suit a small family best or families where this may not be the primary mover. That said, I love the after-care program and it suited my small family of three, so it gets an 8.0/10 from us.

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs Genesis G70 What's the difference?

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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs Genesis G70
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