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Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 blends strong V6 performance with space and comfort for long trips, backed by a 520‑liter trunk and five seats. Its premium pricing and FWD layout make it less compelling for cargo-heavy use or harsh-winter regions that favor AWD.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.4 L/100km
Hyundai Genesis G80
Car B
Hyundai Genesis G80
The Hyundai Genesis G80 pairs V6 punch with quick acceleration to suit highway miles and family road trips. It offers five-seat practicality and a usable trunk, but it’s less compelling for cargo-heavy needs or stop‑and‑go city use.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety370 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 62
City 31 / 28
Budget / value 32 / 44
Road trip 63 / 63
Performance 35 / 36
Cargo 29 / 25
Practical 31 / 41
Premium 62 / 44
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 · Orange = Hyundai Genesis G80

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 Hyundai Genesis G80
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 400

  • Strong V6 performance makes highway passing easy
  • 520‑liter trunk and five seats support road trips and growing families
  • Efficient for its class at 8.4 L/100 km combined
  • Ranks well for safety in its class

Hyundai Genesis G80

  • V6 performance (370 hp, 515 Nm) delivers confident passing
  • 5.2 s 0–100 km/h supports effortless merging and overtakes
  • Seats five with a 450 L trunk for family travel
  • Safety ranks as a strength in the signals

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 uses 8.4 L/100km vs 10.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Hyundai Genesis G80 if…
More power
Hyundai Genesis G80 puts out 370 hp vs 333 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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