2018 Genesis G80 vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2018 Genesis G80

2018 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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RWD 3.8L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RWD 3.8L	19	27	$39,242	$41,750
AWD 3.8L	18	25	$41,567	$44,250
RWD 3.3T Sport	17	25	$51,797	$55,250
RWD 5.0L Ultimate	16	24	$53,424	$57,000
AWD 3.3T Sport	17	24	$54,122	$57,750
AWD 5.0L Ultimate	15	23	$55,749	$59,500

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RWD Sedan E 300

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RWD Sedan E 300	22	30	$49,244	$52,950
4MATIC Sedan E 300	21	29	$51,569	$55,450
4MATIC Sedan E 400	20	27	$54,777	$58,900
RWD Coupe E 400	20	26	$54,777	$58,900
4MATIC Coupe E 400	20	26	$57,102	$61,400
4MATIC Wagon E 400	19	25	$58,637	$63,050
RWD Cabriolet E 400	20	26	$61,659	$66,300
4MATIC Cabriolet E 400	20	25	$63,984	$68,800
4MATIC Sedan AMG E 43	19	25	$66,588	$71,600
4MATIC Sedan AMG E 63 S	19	25	$97,092	$104,400
4MATIC Wagon AMG E 63 S	16	22	$99,464	$106,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,242

$49,244

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,750

$52,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$696 / month

$883 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.3

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8.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Plush, safe, and well-equipped, the 2018 Genesis G80 remains a pure luxury sedan, even as rivals get increasingly sporty.

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class goes to excess--the right kinds of excess--to preserve its best-of status.

TCC Likes

Handsome, both inside and out
Warranty, maintenance, valet service
Almost all safety equipment standard

Elegant sedans and wagons, pretty two-doors
Turbo-4, turbo-6, turbo-8
Beautifully composed cabin

TCC Dislikes

Ponderous handling
Twin-turbo V-6, V-8 not very efficient
Limited cargo space

COMAND infotainment is kludgy
Slim trunk space on two-doors
Powertrain noise more prominent

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

45.7

41.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

56.9

Front Head Room (in)

41.1

37.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

107.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

57.8

Second Leg Room (in)

35.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.3

63.7

Wheelbase (in)

118.5

115.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

73.7

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

63.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

196.5

193.8

Height, Overall (in)

58.3

57.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.3

13.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

12.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.3

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.2

38.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P245/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P245/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4195

3792

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

311 @ 6000

241 @ 5500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

293 @ 5000

273 @ 1300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.8 L/231

2.0 L/121

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.40

3.24

Trans Order Code

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.67

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.91

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.86

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Genesis G80

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.0

7.1

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

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