2024 Genesis GV60 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Review

Picture of the 2024 Genesis GV60

2024 Genesis
GV60

MSRP*: $52,000 to $69,550
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53

2024 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $86,750 to $89,800
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MPG - City Info not available 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.7 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 314-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 429-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 225 - 429 hp 429 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 177.8 in 194.4 - 195.3 in
Exterior Width 74.4 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.6 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 39.0 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 than in the Genesis GV60, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Genesis GV60 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Genesis GV60 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Genesis GV60 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Genesis GV60, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Handling
The Genesis GV60 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 is clearly the choice over the Genesis GV60 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Genesis GV60 has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Powertrain
The Genesis GV60 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Genesis GV60 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Genesis GV60 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.