Genesis GV70 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$320
- GV70: 45 hp more, 0.6 cu ft more cargo.
- GLC: 4 mpg better.
- GV70 wins 8 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | GV70 | GLC | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $50,480 | $50,800 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 255 hp | GV70 |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | GV70 |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 27 mpg | GLC |
| Cargo, max | 56.9 cu ft | 56.3 cu ft | GV70 |
| Cargo, seats up | 28.9 cu ft | 13.8 cu ft | GV70 |
| Rear legroom | 37.2 in | 37.2 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | GV70 |
| Length | 185.6 in | 185.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.2 in | 74.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,167 lb to 4,519 lb | 4,167 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 4.6 in | GV70 |
| 0-60 mph | 5.1 s published | 5.9 s tested | GV70 |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | GV70 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| GV70 2.5T AWD $48,985 | GLC 300 RWD $49,550 | $565 |
| GLC 300 RWD $49,550 | GV70 2.5T AWD $48,985 | $565 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | GV70 | GLC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $50,480 | $50,800 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $60,497 | $59,333 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: GV70 wins.
GLC wins if MPG weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | GLC | 15% |
| Power | GV70 | 15% |
| Space | GV70 | 1% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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