GENESIS GV70 VS. MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
DARE TO COMPARE - Genesis GV70 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
At a Glance: GV70 vs. GLC
When you think of the Genesis GV70 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it their zippy performance? Their safety features? What about their interior space?
These two crossover coupes will make any driver in Dearborn and Detroit, MI, feel like the ruler of the road. The question is, which one is better suited for you? Genesis of Dearborn is here to offer an in-depth look at the GV70 and the GLC to help you decide!
HORSEPOWER
300 HP | 255 HP
GV70 vs GLC
TRUNK VOLUME
28.9 cu. ft. | 19.2 cu. ft.
GV70 vs GLC
SAFE EXIT ASSIST
Standard | N/A
GV70 vs GLC
Explore the Difference
PERFORMANCE
Luxury vehicles like the Genesis GV70 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC combine the best of both worlds: the athletic styling and strength of a sports sedan and the versatility of an SUV. As such, they’ll provide a thrilling ride every time you get behind the wheel.
Primed for Power
You’ll discover immediately that the Genesis GV70 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC have a lot to offer their drivers. When you peek under the hood of the Genesis, you’ll see a standard 2.5L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine that generates up to 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. This power far outpaces the standard engine in the Mercedes-Benz, which only gets up to 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.
If that’s still not enough oomph, you can choose an available 375-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6 with the Genesis GV70 to experience sheer exhilaration. Unfortunately, you’ll have no other options with the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Dynamic Drivetrains
The Genesis GV70 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC offer dynamism with their drivetrains, each providing standard all-wheel drive (AWD). That means your luxury crossover coupe is ready for adventure and can tackle all types of terrain and conditions.
Slippery roads are easily handled with AWD, which maintains stability by balancing power between the front and rear wheels. You’ll be assured of maximum grip and control with AWD by your side.
SAFETY
You’d feel more comfortable in your vehicle if you knew it could offer incredible protection, right? Thankfully, with these Genesis and Mercedes-Benz models, you’ll be able to drive with the utmost confidence. Still, one model offers more from the start.
Safety Comes Standard
Each model is equipped with an array of safety and driver-assist features, either to help you potentially avoid danger altogether or limit its impact. In addition to the requisite Rearview Camera, some of their other similar safety features include:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- High Beam Assist
There’s one caveat: Although the above systems are all standard on the Genesis, some of them are only available on the Mercedes-Benz with an upgrade.
Next-Level Protection
Dissatisfied with customarily accepted benchmarks, the Genesis takes its driver assistance a few steps further. The GV70 comes standard with Safe Exit Assist. After your GV70 comes to a stop, this system alerts you when other vehicles are approaching from the rear. That way, you and your occupants will only disembark when it’s safe to do so.
Once again, a similar system is unavailable for the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
INTERIOR
If you’ve ever driven a compact vehicle with little room for everyone to stretch out, you know how uncomfortable that can be. However, in the case of the Genesis GV70 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC, there’s more than enough room for everyone!
Passenger Room
No matter where you’re seated in the Genesis GV70, you’ll have plenty of room to stretch out and get comfortable. In the first row, you and your copilot will enjoy 39.6 inches of front headroom and 41.3 inches of front legroom. Your second-row passengers will likewise have enough wiggle room with 39.1 inches of headroom and 37.2 inches of legroom.
Since experiencing a growth spurt with its latest model year, the Mercedes-Benz GLC now offers a similar amount of headroom and legroom for its riders. So, regardless of which model you choose, you and your passengers will have sufficient room.
Cargo Space
Of course, with people comes belongings. How well can the GV70 and the GLC accommodate luggage, sports equipment, and weekly grocery purchases?
Without sacrificing passenger room, the Genesis provides much more cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz, whether all seats are upright and filled with passengers or the back seats are folded down:
- Genesis GV70 Cargo Capacity (behind 2nd row/behind 1st row): 28.9/56.9 cu. ft.
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Cargo Capacity (behind 2nd row/behind 1st row): 19.2/52.6 cu. ft.
As such, drivers of the Mercedes-Benz may have to ask passengers to hold some items on their laps or leave them behind.
The Choice is Yours
When choosing between the Genesis GV70 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC, you really can’t go wrong. Still, based on its additional power, safety features, and interior space, the Genesis is the superior vehicle.
Ready to take your adventures on the streets of Dearborn or Detroit, MI, to new heights? Contact Genesis of Dearborn today to test drive the GV70 and experience all that it has to offer!
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