2022 Genesis G70 vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2022 Genesis G70

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2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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2.0T AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
G70 2.0T AWD	20	28	$38,106	$39,875
G70 2.0T RWD	21	31	$36,101	$37,775
G70 3.3T AWD	17	25	$42,475	$44,450
G70 3.3T Launch Edition AWD	17	25	$52,311	$54,750
G70 3.3T Launch Edition RWD	18	27	$50,401	$52,750
G70 3.3T RWD	18	27	$40,469	$42,350

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	19	28	$63,315	$67,000
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	28	$57,173	$60,500
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	24	$81,874	$87,100
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	21	30	$54,243	$57,400
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	22	31	$47,108	$49,850
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	23	33	$43,045	$45,550
C-Class C 300 Convertible	21	28	$52,353	$55,400
C-Class C 300 Coupe	22	31	$45,218	$47,850
C-Class C 300 Sedan	25	35	$41,155	$43,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,106

$63,315

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,875

$67,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$665 / month

$1117 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Genesis G70 leads with luxury trimmings and service—and its footwork has caught up to its German rivals.

The 2022 Mercedes C-Class lineup shrinks, but its tech savvy and luxury widely expand.

TCC Likes

Pretty body
High-buck interior
Serves a handling warrant on rivals

Classic shape
Sensational cabin materials
Large standard screens

TCC Dislikes

Manual’s gone
Snug back seat
V-6’s costly trims

Have to wait for the AMG version
Where’s the coupe/cabrio?
Augmented reality navigation has some lag

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

47.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

38.8

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

3.6

Length, Overall (in)

184.4

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

55.1

55.3

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

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

38.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45WR18

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R66

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45WR18

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R66

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3673

4204

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

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

Electrical

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

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.72

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.47

3.24

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.86

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.18

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

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 - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

7.7

8.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.8

2022 Genesis G70

2023 Genesis G70 expected soon; 2022s available with limited availability
Lease: From $459 for 36 months
Rebate: No cash incentives
Finance: From 2.99% APR for 60 months

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2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2022 C-Class on sale now
Lease: From $669/mo for 36 months
Rebates: No rebates
Finance: No financing offers

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