Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz

When comparing the Genesis brand to the Mercedes-Benz brand, Genesis has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, safety and retained value. Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Genesis versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value

Analyzing Genesis versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Genesis in 4 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Genesis also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Genesis models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Genesis, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Genesis the overall advantage over Mercedes-Benz.

Genesis versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

Genesis vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 5 model comparisons, with Mercedes-Benz offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Both Genesis and Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Genesis and Mercedes-Benz have the same towing capacity.

Genesis versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings

A comparison of Genesis versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Mercedes-Benz with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Genesis has better safety ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons. Genesis and Mercedes-Benz tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Genesis shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Genesis and Mercedes-Benz each have better car rankings in 1 category. The G90 from Genesis ranks better in Best Luxury Large Cars and the E-Class from Mercedes-Benz ranks better in Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars and Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Genesis has the better car ranking in 1 category: G80 in Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value. Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 5 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLA in Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) in Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value, Mercedes-Benz GLE in Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Mercedes-Benz CLA in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value, and Mercedes-Benz GLC in Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value.

Available Body Styles

Genesis offers 3 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 10 sedans, 2 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options

Genesis offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles. Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

Genesis offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 8 rear-wheel-drive models.