2021 Genesis G70 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2021 Genesis G70

#4 in Luxury Small Sedans

2021 Mercedes-Benz C Class

#3 in Coupes

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2.0T AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
G70 2.0T AWD	20	27	$36,315	$38,000
G70 2.0T RWD	22	30	$34,405	$36,000
G70 2.0T Sport RWD	18	28	$36,888	$38,600
G70 3.3T AWD	17	25	$46,056	$48,200
G70 3.3T RWD	17	26	$44,146	$46,200

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	19	27	$61,570	$65,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	27	$55,460	$59,000
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	18	27	$53,110	$56,500
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	25	$73,320	$78,000
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	26	$66,411	$70,650
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	25	$80,464	$85,600
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	26	$73,555	$78,250
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	17	26	$71,628	$76,200
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	17	26	$64,484	$68,600
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	22	30	$53,298	$56,700
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	23	32	$46,248	$49,200
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	23	33	$40,984	$43,600
C-Class C 300 Convertible	23	31	$51,418	$54,700
C-Class C 300 Coupe	24	33	$44,368	$47,200
C-Class C 300 Sedan	23	35	$39,104	$41,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,315

$61,570

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,000

$65,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$633 / month

$1092 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Genesis G70 has the footwork of a contender; it’s a jab or two from landing a knockout punch on its German rivals.

Svelte, sporty, and somewhat understated, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class should be at the top of your compact luxury sedan shopping list.

TCC Likes

Excellent performance
Soothing interior
Shapely body

Ferocious AMGs
Coupe, convertible, or sedan
And not an ugly one in the bunch

TCC Dislikes

Cramped back seat
Pricey V-6 versions
Rides stiffly

So, so much money
Small back seat and trunk
We’d like a wagon

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

35.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

47.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.3

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

111.6

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

63.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

3.6

Length, Overall (in)

184.4

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

55.1

55.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.5

8.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

38.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45WR18

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P225/45WR18

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3673

4204

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

740

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 1400

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

252 @ 6200

385 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.96

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.47

3.24

Trans Order Code

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.18

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.86

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Genesis G70

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.8

8.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Genesis G70

2021 Genesis G70 available; 2022s arriving
Lease: From $439 for 36 months
Rebate: $500 military personnel
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 60 months

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2021 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2021 C-Class is available
Lease: From $449/mo.
Discounts: Up to $2,000 off (Sedan)
Finance: 1.99% APR for 36 mo.

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