2021 Genesis G80 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2021 Genesis G80

2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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2.5T AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
G80 2.5T AWD	22	30	$47,692	$50,850
G80 2.5T RWD	23	32	$44,739	$47,700
G80 3.5T AWD	18	26	$58,378	$62,250
G80 3.5T RWD	19	27	$55,426	$59,100

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AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible	21	27	$77,879	$82,850
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupe	21	28	$71,675	$76,250
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Sedan	22	29	$69,466	$73,900
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Sedan	16	23	$101,050	$107,500
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Wagon	16	23	$105,703	$112,450
E-Class E 350 4MATIC Sedan	22	30	$53,345	$56,750
E-Class E 350 RWD Sedan	22	31	$50,995	$54,250
E-Class E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain Wagon	22	28	$63,544	$67,600
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Convertible	23	29	$69,983	$74,450
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Coupe	23	30	$63,403	$67,450
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Sedan	23	30	$58,280	$62,000
E-Class E 450 RWD Convertible	23	30	$67,633	$71,950
E-Class E 450 RWD Coupe	23	31	$61,053	$64,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,692

$77,879

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,850

$82,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$848 / month

$1381 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Genesis G80 drops the mic with fastback style and fast-forward features.

Made as a sedan, wagon, coupe, and convertible with four different powertrains, the 2021 Mercedes E-Class has wide appeal.

TCC Likes

Fastback sedan design
Gorgeous interior
Twin-turbo V-6

Exudes style and class
Excellent voice commands
Augmented video navigation

TCC Dislikes

Headlight and taillight designs might be trying too hard
Limited dealer network

Black plastic console
New capacitive steering wheel controls
Synthetic leather in a $60,000 car?

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.8

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

41.1

40.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

36.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

Second Hip Room (in)

51.5

Front Hip Room (in)

58.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

48.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

4.7

Length, Overall (in)

196.5

190.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

56.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.3

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

118.5

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.8

73.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

9.5

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

14.2

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

14.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.2

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P275/35ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P245/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

311 @ 1650

384 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 5800

429 @ 6100

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.40

3.24

Trans Order Code

421

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.67

5.35

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.91

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

4.80

Summary

Vehicle Name

Genesis G80

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.1

7.6

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4566

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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