Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Hyundai Genesis G80
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 blends strong turbo inline-6 pace (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s) with five-seat practicality and a 520-liter trunk for growing families and road trips. Premium pricing and front-wheel drive make it best for buyers who value performance and safety rankings over cargo-heavy or winter-focused needs.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.2 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 64 / 62
City 31 / 28
Budget / value 46 / 44
Road trip 63 / 63
Performance 35 / 36
Cargo 29 / 25
Practical 44 / 41
Premium 64 / 44
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 · Orange = Hyundai Genesis G80

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 Hyundai Genesis G80
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 450

  • Strong performance: 367 hp, 500 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s
  • Five seats and 520 L trunk support family trips
  • Efficient for its class at 8.2 combined consumption
  • Ranks well for safety among key metrics

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 450 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 uses 8.2 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 367 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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