The 2015 Hyundai Genesis lands between the E-Class and the S-Class—as well as between the BMW 5-Series and 7-Series—in size.
Yet it's priced about in line with the smaller Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3-Series, and Audi A4.
And it's only offered in ten different build combinations—which makes it quite a different animal than the luxury sedans from Europe, which can be optioned in countless combinations of stand-alone extras.
Most of these rivals have an advantage in that they're offered in one, or several, high-tech green powertrains, with hybrid or clean-diesel variants.
The ES 350 is more of a comfort-oriented sedan, while the GS 350 lands on the other side, as more of a sport sedan.
Meanwhile, the Genesis is a surprisingly strong rival to the Acura RLX—at a better price.
We'd also consider the Cadillac CTS, Chrysler 300, and Nissan Maxima to be rivals.
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The 2015 Hyundai Genesis is no longer just a great luxury-car value; it's a legitimate alternative to the heavyweights. |
The 2015 Acura RLX is an understated luxury full-sizer that puts emphasis on unique technical solutions instead of all-out style and flair. |
The 2015 Audi A6 may look a little sedate, but it's a brilliant performer–thanks to its diesel-driven TDI, the supercharged A6, or turbocharged S6 versions. |
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class lineup is many vehicles in one, with comfort and luxury across the board and sporty manners for those who want them. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $26,750 | $48,450 | $44,800 | $51,800 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Twin Turbo Diesel I-4 |
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| Subcompact Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
| Style Name | |||
| 2-Door 3.8L Manual Base w/Black Seats | 4-Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium | 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport RWD |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| Coupe | Sedan | FrontTrak Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||
| Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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