Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC vs Hyundai Genesis G90 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

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Hyundai Genesis G90

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

Car A

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

The Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC pairs strong AWD performance with room for five, making it well-suited to road trips and winter use. It offers good value in its segment given its 362 hp, 5.4 s 0–100 km/h, and a usable 525 L trunk.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.2 L/100kmAWD

Hyundai Genesis G90

Car B

Hyundai Genesis G90

The Hyundai Genesis G90 balances V8 power with five-seat comfort and a focus on reliability and safety for long road trips. Its front-wheel drive layout and higher fuel use make it less ideal for city errands or cargo-heavy tasks.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety420 hp

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Usage fit

Family 55 / 65

City 31 / 23

Budget / value 32 / 40

Road trip 69 / 65

Performance 43 / 39

Cargo 29 / 28

Practical 30 / 41

Premium 61 / 46

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC · Orange = Hyundai Genesis G90

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC Hyundai Genesis G90

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

AWD traction boosts confidence for winter driving and long-distance trips.
Strong performance (362 hp, 500 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 5.4 s) for easy passing and highway cruising.
Seats five with a 525 L trunk, fitting family travel and weekend luggage.
High safety ranking in the signals adds peace of mind.
Combined consumption of 9.2 L/100 km won’t suit efficiency-first buyers.
Five seats only; no third row for larger families.
Trunk layout limits bulky, cargo-heavy use compared with more flexible body styles.
Price of 60000 may still exceed tighter budgets despite strong value signals.

Hyundai Genesis G90

Strong V8 performance with a 5.0 s 0–100 makes highway passing easy
Room for five and a 510 L trunk suits family road trips
Signals prioritize reliability and safety for long-distance peace of mind
At 72,900, it offers good value in its premium segment for this performance
12.5 L/100 km combined consumption if efficiency is a priority
Usage signals point away from stop‑and‑go city driving
Front‑wheel drive may not appeal to those wanting rear‑ or all‑wheel drive dynamics
Only five seats and a sedan‑style trunk limit cargo‑heavy or three‑row needs

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC uses 9.2 L/100km vs 12.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Hyundai Genesis G90 if…

More power

Hyundai Genesis G90 puts out 420 hp vs 362 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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