Mercedes-Benz 300-Class vs. Genesis GV70
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz 300-Class and Genesis GV70 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 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class and the Genesis GV70.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz 300-Class's and the Genesis GV70's specifications and ratings, The Genesis GV70 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz 300-Class's and the Genesis GV70's specifications and ratings, the Genesis GV70 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz 300-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz 300-Class’s base engine makes 217 horsepower, and the Genesis GV70 base engine makes 300 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Genesis GV70 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$54,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$48,446 - $68,135
Starting MSRP:
$45,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$42,118
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$22,900 - $57,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
160,724
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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N/A
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,392
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,454
# Good or Great Deals:
132
Mercedes-Benz 300-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Genesis GV70 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz 300-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Genesis GV70
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mercedes-Benz 300-Class Rankings
Not yet available
Genesis GV70 Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 59Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
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39 out of / 68Ranking
45 out of / 68Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz 300-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Genesis GV70 Trim Levels
2.5T Standard, 3.5T Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
217 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
229 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 20 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 380 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
28.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
132.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3750 lbs
Width:
68.5 inches
Height:
59.8 inches
Length:
188.2 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4275 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
64.2 inches
Length:
185.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Black Pearl Metallic
Blue
Dark Blue / Ice Blue Metallic / Nautical Blue Metallic / Teal Blue Metallic
Brown
Canyon Brown Metallic / Sierra Brown Metallic
Gray
Anthracite Gray Metallic / Carrara Gray / Pearl Gray Metallic
Green
Seafoam Green Metallic / Spruce Green Metallic
Purple
Blackberry Metallic
Red
Cabernet Red Metallic / Desert Red / Garnet Red Metallic / Signal Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic / Smoke Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White / Light Ivory
Exterior Colors
Black
Vik Black Metallic
Blue
Capri Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Makalu Gray Matte / Makalu Gray Metallic
Green
Storr Green Matte / Storr Green Metallic
Purple
Not available
Red
Mauna Red Metallic
Silver
Savile Silver Metallic
White
Alta White / Matterhorn White Matte / Uyuni White Pearl Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Vanilla Beige
Black
Obsidian Black
Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Brown
Havana Brown
Purple
Velvet Burgundy
Red
Sevilla Red
