Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Hyundai Genesis
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Hyundai Genesis 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 E-Class and the Hyundai Genesis.
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's and the Hyundai Genesis's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Hyundai Genesis has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's and the Hyundai Genesis's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai Genesis is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Pricing: A used 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ranges from $12,998 to $26,997 while a used 2016 Hyundai Genesis is priced between $11,492 to $22,543.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class’s base engine makes 195 horsepower, and the Hyundai Genesis base engine makes 311 horsepower. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 886 miles. The Genesis is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 589 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai Genesis. The E-Class uses diesel, and the Genesis uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai Genesis has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Hyundai Genesis are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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:
$52,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$57,242
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$27,065 - $117,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$38,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$24,126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$21,495 - $38,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,507
Price Range:
$12,998 - $26,997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$24,207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$14,011 - $46,941
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
244
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
81,346
# Good or Great Deals:
88
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,027
Price Range:
$11,492 - $22,543
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$13,905
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$11,963 - $17,033
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
64
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88,380
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai Genesis Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 6.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai Genesis
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 20.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
5.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 10.2
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Hyundai Genesis Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Trim Levels
E 350, E 350 4MATIC, E 400, E 400 4MATIC, AMG E 63 S, E 550, E 250 BlueTEC, E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Hyundai Genesis Trim Levels
3.8L, 5.0L
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
195 hp @ 3800 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
311 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
293 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.1 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 42 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
591 / 886 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Diesel
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 29 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
365 / 589 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot 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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
15.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
15.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
107.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4200 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4138 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
58.3 inches
Length:
196.5 inches
Wheelbase:
118.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Indigo Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dolomite Brown Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Caspian Black
Blue
Ibiza Blue / Montecito Blue
Brown
Manhattan Brown
Gray
Empire State Gray / Parisian Gray
Red
Pamplona Red
Silver
Santiago Silver
White
Casablanca White
Interior Colors
Beige
Porcelain/Black / Saffron Beige / Silk Beige/Espresso / Silk Beige/Espresso Brown
Black
Black / Black Pearl
Brown
Amaretto / Auburn Brown / Chestnut Brown/Black / Light Brown / Sand
Gray
Crystal Grey/Black / Crystal Grey/Seashell Grey
Red
Mystic Red
White
Platinum White
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Gray
Red
Not available
White
Ivory
