Germany's Best: Can It Do It? Let's Find Out for 2021

The Genesis G80 is all-new and features bold new styling, an excellent interior, and new powertrain options. The car also boasts a unique camera-based adaptive suspension system that scans the road ahead and can adjust the ride as needed to keep things cozy on the road.

On the other hand, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2021 is a big year as well. The exterior and interior styling have been revised, with a new engine option available and even a new version of the existing wagon body style called the All-Terrain. Let's talk looks - the E-Class has been a sharp-looking machine for decades, but the latest version is no different. However, we do think that a touch less C-class styling on the nose would be nicer. The rear treatment, especially on AMG versions, is excellent.

Genesis, meanwhile, is hard at work carving out a brand identity and it's doing a damn fine job of that. The G80 looks like something new and special and this is design language that starts at the top with the GV80 SUV and works its way through the G90, G80, and on to the smaller G70 sedan. It's stylish inside and out, as the interior is equally as well done as the lines on the outside. Under the hood, the Genesis delivers two strong options - the base engine is a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 300 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque, while the more potent three-and-a-half-liter twin-turbocharged V6 cranks out 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque.

Rear-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is available. Both engines use an eight-speed automatic gearbox. In contrast, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a bit more to cover engine-wise. The smallest engine offered is the 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Next is a plug-in hybrid 350e that uses the four-cylinder engine as well as an electric motor to generate a combined 315 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque.

The E450 has a turbocharged six-cylinder engine that works in concert with a volt mild hybrid setup and an electric supercharger to deliver 362 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Keeping climbing, the E-53 has a turbocharged inline-six producing 429 horsepower. Finally, there's the mighty E63 S which employs a twin-turbo V8 that cranks out 603 horsepower.

In terms of body styles, Mercedes offers the E-Class as a coupe, convertible, sedan, and wagon - so if you desire choice, the E-Class lands ahead of the G80 in this regard. However, price is where the Genesis takes back an edge, with the E-Class starting at $54,250 and climbing all the way up to $112,000. The G80 starts at just $47,700 and can run up to $68,000, and it's well-equipped at every level.

The base 2.5T standard trim cars on the Genesis come with adaptive cruise control, 12-way power front seats, a 14.5-inch infotainment screen, keyless entry, dual zone climate control, and push-button start. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class kits out its base models nicely as well - of course, there's a standard 12.3-inch dual display, dual-zone climate control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and heated power-adjustable front seats.

However, the Genesis G80 manages to do so for quite a bit less money. The version you're most likely to want is the G80 3.5T Standard, which starts at $59,100 and features the adaptive suspension system, a panoramic roof, power trunk, matte wood trim in the cabin, and a fantastic 21-speaker Lexicon audio system. Meanwhile, a comparable E-Class will likely cost eight thousand dollars more or higher.

The Genesis also has a class-leading warranty to boot - we're talking five years sixty thousand miles on the bumper-to-bumper and ten years one hundred thousand miles on the powertrain. The G80 is also more spacious inside than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, making it a compelling choice for those looking for a luxurious and feature-packed vehicle without breaking the bank.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: engenesis is bringing heat to the luxury automobile segment but does it have what it takes to stand up against a luxury legend the mercedes-benz e-class has been around for a long time now and it's a benchmark machine it's also been fully refreshed for 2021. the g80 is also totally new for 2021 and it's itching to take away some market share from germany's best can it do it let's find out for 2021 the genesis g80 is all new it features bold new styling an excellent interior and new powertrain options the g80 also features a unique camera-based adaptive suspension system that scans the road ahead and can adjust the ride as needed to keep things cozy on the mercedes e-class 2021 is a big year as well the exterior and interior styling have been revised there's a new engine option available and even a new version of the existing wagon body style called the all terrain let's talk looks the e-class has been a sharp looking machine for well decades the latest version is no different though we do think that a touch less c and cla class styling on the nose would be nicer the rear treatment especially on amg versions however is excellent and don't get us started on the wagon because it's perfection genesis meanwhile is hard at work carving out a brand identity and it's doing a damn fine job of that the g80 looks like something new and special and this is design language that starts at the top with the gv80 suv works its way through the g90 g80 and on to the smaller g70 sedan it's stylish inside and out as the interior is equally as well done as the lines on the outside under the hood the genesis delivers two strong options the base engine is a two and a half liter turbocharged four cylinder that makes 300 horsepower 311 pound-feet of torque and dishes that out via an 8-speed automatic gearbox rear-wheel drive is standard but all-wheel drive is available also available is a more potent three and a half liter twin turbocharged v6 cranking out 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque like the smaller engine it too uses an eight-speed automatic and can be had with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive now over on the e-class we have a bit more to cover engine wise and all of these use nine-speed automatics the smallest engine offered is the 2-liter turbo 4-cylinder that produces 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque next is a plug-in hybrid 350e that uses the four-cylinder engine as well as an electric motor to generate a combined 315 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque the e450 has a turbocharged six-cylinder engine that works in concert with a volt mild hybrid setup and an electric supercharger to deliver 362 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque keep climbing to the e-53 and you have a turbocharged inline-six producing 429 horsepower and finally there's the mighty e63 s which employs a twin turbo v8 that cranks out 603 horsepower so you can see the engine spread availability is quite a bit more diverse with the e-class and so are the body styles as mercedes offers the e-class as a coupe convertible sedan and wagon so if you desire choice the e-class lands ahead of the g80 but price is where the genesis takes back an edge an e-class starts as low as 54-250 but climbs all the way up over 112 thousand dollars the g80 starts at just forty seven thousand seven hundred and can run up to sixty eight thousand and it's well equipped at every level the base 2.5 t standard trim cars have adaptive cruise control 12-way power front seats a 14.5 inch infotainment screen keyless entry dual zone climate control and push button start mercedes kits out the base e-class models nicely as well of course there's a standard 12.3 inch dual display dual zone climate control apple carplay and android auto and heated power adjustable front seats both have tremendous safety systems both are great to drive and both deliver on the luxury part of the equation but the genesis g80 manages to do so for quite a bit less money the version you're most likely to want is the g80 3.5 t standard which starts at 59 100 and features the adaptive suspension system a panoramic roof power trunk matte wood trim in the cabin and a fantastic 21 speaker lexicon audio system meanwhile a comparable bands will likely cost eight thousand dollars more or higher and the genesis also has a class leading warranty to boot we're talking five years sixty thousand miles on the bumper to bumper and ten years one hundred 000 miles on the powertrain the g80 is also more spacious inside as well the mercedes-benz e-class has long been an icon in the luxury car space and it still is and if you have the cash to spend on a high-powered amg variant it's almost a no-brainer to go that route but anything under an amg spec car and you're better off buying the g80 and you are less likely to see another one on the road for now but not for much longer as the brand is doing great things yougenesis is bringing heat to the luxury automobile segment but does it have what it takes to stand up against a luxury legend the mercedes-benz e-class has been around for a long time now and it's a benchmark machine it's also been fully refreshed for 2021. the g80 is also totally new for 2021 and it's itching to take away some market share from germany's best can it do it let's find out for 2021 the genesis g80 is all new it features bold new styling an excellent interior and new powertrain options the g80 also features a unique camera-based adaptive suspension system that scans the road ahead and can adjust the ride as needed to keep things cozy on the mercedes e-class 2021 is a big year as well the exterior and interior styling have been revised there's a new engine option available and even a new version of the existing wagon body style called the all terrain let's talk looks the e-class has been a sharp looking machine for well decades the latest version is no different though we do think that a touch less c and cla class styling on the nose would be nicer the rear treatment especially on amg versions however is excellent and don't get us started on the wagon because it's perfection genesis meanwhile is hard at work carving out a brand identity and it's doing a damn fine job of that the g80 looks like something new and special and this is design language that starts at the top with the gv80 suv works its way through the g90 g80 and on to the smaller g70 sedan it's stylish inside and out as the interior is equally as well done as the lines on the outside under the hood the genesis delivers two strong options the base engine is a two and a half liter turbocharged four cylinder that makes 300 horsepower 311 pound-feet of torque and dishes that out via an 8-speed automatic gearbox rear-wheel drive is standard but all-wheel drive is available also available is a more potent three and a half liter twin turbocharged v6 cranking out 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque like the smaller engine it too uses an eight-speed automatic and can be had with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive now over on the e-class we have a bit more to cover engine wise and all of these use nine-speed automatics the smallest engine offered is the 2-liter turbo 4-cylinder that produces 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque next is a plug-in hybrid 350e that uses the four-cylinder engine as well as an electric motor to generate a combined 315 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque the e450 has a turbocharged six-cylinder engine that works in concert with a volt mild hybrid setup and an electric supercharger to deliver 362 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque keep climbing to the e-53 and you have a turbocharged inline-six producing 429 horsepower and finally there's the mighty e63 s which employs a twin turbo v8 that cranks out 603 horsepower so you can see the engine spread availability is quite a bit more diverse with the e-class and so are the body styles as mercedes offers the e-class as a coupe convertible sedan and wagon so if you desire choice the e-class lands ahead of the g80 but price is where the genesis takes back an edge an e-class starts as low as 54-250 but climbs all the way up over 112 thousand dollars the g80 starts at just forty seven thousand seven hundred and can run up to sixty eight thousand and it's well equipped at every level the base 2.5 t standard trim cars have adaptive cruise control 12-way power front seats a 14.5 inch infotainment screen keyless entry dual zone climate control and push button start mercedes kits out the base e-class models nicely as well of course there's a standard 12.3 inch dual display dual zone climate control apple carplay and android auto and heated power adjustable front seats both have tremendous safety systems both are great to drive and both deliver on the luxury part of the equation but the genesis g80 manages to do so for quite a bit less money the version you're most likely to want is the g80 3.5 t standard which starts at 59 100 and features the adaptive suspension system a panoramic roof power trunk matte wood trim in the cabin and a fantastic 21 speaker lexicon audio system meanwhile a comparable bands will likely cost eight thousand dollars more or higher and the genesis also has a class leading warranty to boot we're talking five years sixty thousand miles on the bumper to bumper and ten years one hundred 000 miles on the powertrain the g80 is also more spacious inside as well the mercedes-benz e-class has long been an icon in the luxury car space and it still is and if you have the cash to spend on a high-powered amg variant it's almost a no-brainer to go that route but anything under an amg spec car and you're better off buying the g80 and you are less likely to see another one on the road for now but not for much longer as the brand is doing great things you\n"