Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Hyundai Genesis
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-Class and the Hyundai Genesis.
In comparing the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's and the Hyundai Genesis's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai Genesis has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's and the Hyundai Genesis's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class ranges from $19,994 to $59,273 while a used 2016 Hyundai Genesis is priced between $9,310 to $19,999.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class’s base engine makes 449 horsepower, and the Hyundai Genesis base engine makes 311 horsepower. The S-Class is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 549 miles. The Genesis is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 589 miles. This gives the Hyundai Genesis the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai Genesis has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
95650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
77061
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
31065 - 121550
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
38750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
24126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
21495 - 38750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
32410
Price Range:
19994 - 59273
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
26736
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
14088 - 58126
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
138
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
73478
# Good or Great Deals:
43
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14745
Price Range:
9310 - 19999
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
12398
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
9889 - 16048
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
58
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
97387
# Good or Great Deals:
35
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai Genesis Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
3.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.1 - 7.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.018
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai Genesis
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
2.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.1 - 4.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.062
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2664050509464926
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 31.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.10559799653543
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
5.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 10.1
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 17Hyundai Genesis Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
AMG S 63, AMG S 65, Mercedes-Maybach S 600, S 550, S 550 4MATIC, S 600
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):
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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
449 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.097 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:
4.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
359 / 549 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
43 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
109.4 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:
4630 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
58.7 inches
Length:
206.5 inches
Wheelbase:
124.6 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:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
designo Mocha Black Metallic / Jet Black / Magnetite Black Metallic / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Anthracite Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
designo Magno Alanite Grey Matte / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic / Verde Brook Metallic
Red
Ruby Black Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / designo Magno Cashmere White Matte
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caspian Black
Blue
Ibiza Blue / Montecito Blue
Gray
Empire State Gray / Parisian Gray
Green
Not available
Red
Pamplona Red
Silver
Santiago Silver
White
Casablanca White
Brown
Manhattan Brown
Interior Colors
Beige
Silk Beige/Espresso Brown / Silk Beige/Satin Red Pearl / Silk Beige/Titanium Grey Pearl
Black
Black
Blue
Deep Sea Blue/Silk Beige
Brown
Nut Brown/Black
Gray
Crystal Grey/Seashell Grey
White
Porcelain/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Gray
White
Ivory
