Compare the2024 Mercedes EQSVS 2024 Genesis Electrified G80

The EQS’ pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The Mercedes EQS has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The rear seatbelts optional on the EQS inflate when a collision is detected, helping to spread crash forces over a much larger area of the body and limiting head and neck movement. This can help prevent spinal and internal injuries. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer inflatable seatbelts.

The EQS has a standard Post Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The EQS has Car-to-X Communication, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from infrastructure or other vehicles.

Both the EQS and the Electrified G80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Mercedes EQS weighs 462 to 826 pounds more than the Genesis Electrified G80. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

There are over 59 percent more Mercedes dealers than there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the EQS’ warranty.

The EQS 450+ 4MATIC’s standard electric motors produces 74 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 516) than the Electrified G80’s electric motors. The EQS 580 4MATIC’s standard electric motors produces 171 more horsepower (536 vs. 365) and 117 lbs.-ft. more torque (633 vs. 516) than the Electrified G80’s electric motors. The AMG EQS’ standard electric motors produces 386 more horsepower (751 vs. 365) and 236 lbs.-ft. more torque (752 vs. 516) than the Electrified G80’s electric motors.

As tested in Car and Driver the Mercedes EQS is faster than the Genesis Electrified G80:

As tested in Car and Driver the AMG EQS is faster than the Genesis Electrified G80 (base engine):

The EQS can travel longer on a full charge than the Electrified G80 on a full charge:

For better stopping power the EQS’ brake rotors are larger than those on the Electrified G80:

The EQS AMG offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The EQS stops much shorter than the Electrified G80:

For better traction, the EQS has larger standard tires than the Electrified G80 (255/45R20 vs. 245/45R19). The AMG EQS’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Electrified G80 (275/40R21 vs. 245/45R19).

The EQS’ optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Electrified G80’s 45 series front and 40 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the EQS has standard 20-inch wheels. Only 19-inch wheels are available on the Electrified G80. The EQS offers optional 22-inch wheels.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the EQS can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The front and rear suspension of the EQS uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Electrified G80, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The EQS has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The EQS’ height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The EQS’ drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the EQS’ wheelbase is 7.9 inches longer than on the Electrified G80 (126.4 inches vs. 118.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the EQS is 1.5 inches wider in the front and 1.8 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Electrified G80.

The AMG EQS 4MATIC handles at .92 G’s, while the Electrified G80 pulls only .90 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the EQS w/10° rear-wheel steering’s turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the Electrified G80’s (35.8 feet vs. 38.1 feet). The AMG EQS’ turning circle is .4 feet tighter than the Electrified G80’s (37.7 feet vs. 38.1 feet).

The design of the Mercedes EQS amounts to more than styling. The EQS has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .2 Cd. That is significantly lower than the Electrified G80 (.26) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the EQS get better fuel mileage.

The front grille of the EQS uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the EQS a Large car, while the Electrified G80 is rated a Mid-size.

The EQS has 2.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Electrified G80 (103 vs. 100.7).

The EQS has .1 inches more front headroom, 1.2 inches more front shoulder room, 1.4 inches more rear headroom, 4.5 inches more rear legroom and 2 inches more rear shoulder room than the Electrified G80.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the EQS’ rear seats recline. The Electrified G80’s rear seats don’t recline.

The EQS’ standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the Electrified G80, the EQS has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The EQS’ standard Keyless-Go allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the trunk, and start the car, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Proximity Key standard on the Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The EQS’ optional power side swing out doors make it much easier to load and unload kids and cargo. One touch opens the door, before you even get to the car. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a power rear door.

Heated windshield washer fluid is optional on the EQS to defrost the washer nozzles and quickly clear ice and frost from the windshield without scraping. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer fluid.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the EQS has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer cornering lights. The EQS also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The EQS has standard front air conditioned seats and offers them optionally in the rear. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

Both the EQS and the Electrified G80 offer available massaging front seats. The EQS also offers optional massaging rear seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging rear seats aren’t available in the Electrified G80.

Both the Mercedes EQS and the Genesis Electrified G80 have a standard Qi wireless phone charging system in the front seat. To easily keep personal devices charged in the rear seat, without cables tangling and wearing out, the EQS also has a standard wireless charging system.

The EQS is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

The Mercedes EQS outsold the Genesis G80 by 22% during 2023.