2021 Genesis G90 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2021 Genesis G90

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2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class

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3.3T Premium AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
G90 3.3T Premium AWD	17	24	$71,250	$75,450
G90 3.3T Premium RWD	17	24	$68,890	$72,950
G90 5.0L Ultimate AWD	16	23	$74,790	$79,200
G90 5.0L Ultimate RWD	16	24	$72,430	$76,700

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AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Convertible	15	24	$172,490	$183,500
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	17	27	$161,116	$171,400
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Sedan	17	26	$142,504	$151,600
S-Class AMG S 65 Sedan	13	22	$221,464	$235,600
S-Class Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan	16	25	$162,620	$173,000
S-Class Maybach S 650 Sedan	13	21	$190,397	$202,550
S-Class S 450 4MATIC Sedan	18	28	$91,415	$97,250
S-Class S 450 Sedan	19	28	$88,595	$94,250
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Coupe	17	26	$122,341	$130,150
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Sedan	17	27	$101,003	$107,450
S-Class S 560 Convertible	17	26	$130,284	$138,600
S-Class S 560 Sedan	17	27	$98,183	$104,450
S-Class S 560e Sedan	N/A	N/A	$103,165	$109,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$71,250

$172,490

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$75,450

$183,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1258 / month

$3058 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Practical and luxurious rarely mix, but the marriage works in the 2021 Genesis G90.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the benchmark for large luxury sedans.

TCC Likes

Best value of flagship sedans
Loaded with standard features
Loaded with safety features

Smooth, powerful engines
First-class cabin
Attention to detail

TCC Dislikes

V-8 doesn’t outperform V-6 for the price
Limited powertrain options
Limited feature options

Ready to be upgraded
Maybach doesn’t feel as special
Absurdly expensive at the top

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

113.2

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

49.5

Front Leg Room (in)

46.3

Front Hip Room (in)

56.5

60.6

Second Leg Room (in)

37.8

Front Head Room (in)

41.1

37.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.6

64.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

4.5

Length, Overall (in)

204.9

198.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.5

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

124.4

115.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.4

75.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

15.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.4

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.9

24.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR19

P255/40YR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/40VR19

P285/35YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4806

4817

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9.5

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 X 8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

376 @ 1300

664 @ 2750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.3 L/204

4.0 L/243

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

365 @ 6000

603 @ 5500

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

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)

3.67

5.50

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.72

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.54

2.47

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.31

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.86

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.40

3.33

Trans Order Code

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Genesis G90

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.8

10.0

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