2020 Genesis G90 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Genesis G90 and 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Genesis G90 and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
In comparing the 2020 Genesis G90's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Genesis G90 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Genesis G90's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Genesis G90 is a better car than the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Pricing: A used 2020 Genesis G90 ranges from $35,285 to $51,690 while a used 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $45,032 to $104,356.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Genesis G90 loses 56 percent of its value and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses 56.9 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Genesis G90 retains 0.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Genesis G90 is 7.2 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class' quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Genesis G90 being ranked 12 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class being ranked 6 out of 24.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Genesis G90 is 6.7 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz S-Class an advantage in reliability compared to the Genesis G90.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Genesis G90’s base engine makes 365 horsepower, and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 362 horsepower. The G90 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. The S-Class is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 591 miles. This gives the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Genesis G90. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the 2020 Genesis G90 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$72,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$87,679
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$46,305 - $138,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$94,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$87,679
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$46,305 - $138,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$43,967
Price Range:
$35,285 - $51,690
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$59,916
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,809 - $111,938
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43,662
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$62,669
Price Range:
$45,032 - $104,356
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$59,916
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,809 - $111,938
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
120
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47,591
# Good or Great Deals:
48
Genesis G90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
6.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Genesis G90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
3.7 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
3.7 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 36
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 36
Genesis G90 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
15 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 24Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 Genesis G90 Trim Levels
3.3T Premium, 5.0 Ultimate
2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
365 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
376 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 548 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
401 / 591 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
46.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Cargo Space:
15.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
113.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4663 lbs
Width:
75.4 inches
Height:
58.9 inches
Length:
204.9 inches
Wheelbase:
124.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4553 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
58.8 inches
Length:
206.9 inches
Wheelbase:
124.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Vik Black
Blue
Adriatic Blue
Gray
Himalayan Gray
Red
Porto Red
Silver
Gold Coast Silver / Savile Silver
White
Uyuni White
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Magnetite Black Metallic / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Anthracite Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
Ruby Black Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Cashmere White Magno Matte / designo Diamond White Metallic
Beige
Dune Silver Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige/Havana
Black
Black / Black/Beige
Blue
Indigo/Dark Brown
Brown
Dark Brown/Havana
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Silk Beige/Deep Sea Blue / Silk Beige/Espresso Brown / Silk Beige/Titanium Grey Pearl
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Mahogany/Silk Beige / Nut Brown/Black
Gray
Magma Grey/Espresso Brown
White
Porcelain/Black / Silk Beige/Satin Red Pearl
