Head-to-head
2027 Genesis G70 vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 97.1 to 69, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is ahead on fuel & range.
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2027 Genesis G70
The 2027 Genesis G70 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the G70 RWD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg…
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The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact sedan with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CLE300 4matic (C…
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Verdict · default weights
2027 Genesis G70
Clear winThe Genesis G70 wins clearly, 97.1 to 69, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is ahead on fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2027 Genesis G70 leads by 98.1
Safety 2027 Genesis G70 leads by 24.3
Fuel & range 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class leads by 10.6
| Category · weight | 2027 Genesis G70overall 97.1 | 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Classoverall 69 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 89.4 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75.7 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 95.9 | 93.3 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 85.6 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 1.9 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 97.1 | 69 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Genesis G70: base trim 2.5T RWD · Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class: base trim CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Genesis G70 wins
- It lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 1.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (53 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It carries 163 hp per ton against 126.
Where the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class answers
- It is rated 27 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,400).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
46 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $60,900 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo GDI | 2.0L inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 255 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.727 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — |
| Overall height | 55.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Overall length | 184 in | 191 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in | 73.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 113 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 10.5 cu-ft | 11.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 106 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 38.7 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.6 in | 42.1 in |
| Third-row legroom | 34.8 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,781 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,691 lbs | 4,057 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,762 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | McPherson | 4-link independent with Comfort tuning |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link (5-link) | 5-arm multilink independent with Comfort tuning |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.2 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 350 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 340 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | — |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | Front P225/40R19 / Rear P255/35R19 | 245/45R18 front and rear |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.8 gal | 17.4 gal |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Genesis Connected Services | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.6 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
121 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Junction Turning | std | — |
| Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control - Curve (NSCC-C) | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Junction Turning | std | — |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1), Front Passenger (1) | std | — |
| Driver and Front Passenger Seat-mounted Side-impact (2) | std | — |
| Front Center Airbag (1) | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | — |
| Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control - Curve (NSCC-C) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera with Parking Guidelines | std | — |
| Side Curtain, Roof-mounted (Front + Rear Passengers) (2) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Rear side airbag (Left + Right) (2) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | — |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | std | — |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Brake Assist (included with ESC) | std | — |
| Brembo Braking System | std | — |
| DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control | — | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | — |
| Energy-absorbing Steering Column | std | — |
| Front and Rear Crumple Zones & 5-MPH Bumpers | std | — |
| Haptic: Operates with Lane Keeping Assist | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) | std | — |
| Shift Interlock System | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Locks When Key is Removed | std | — |
| Tamper-proof Door Lock Key Cylinder | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Anti-theft Engine Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | std | — |
Infotainment12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Generation Navigation System with 10.25" touchscreen, AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM®, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Connected Routing, Over the Air Updates, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay® | std | — |
| 6 Speakers (2 front-door-mounted speakers, 2 tweeters, 2 rear speakers, and Subwoofer), Base: TBD W x 6 channel (TBDW, Max.) internal amplifier Supplier: Mobis | std | — |
| Antenna: In-Glass (Standard Radio) | std | — |
| Audio Controls: Volume up/down, Mode, Seek up/down | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | std | — |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System: Generation 2 | std | — |
| HD Radio | std | — |
| MBUX profiles, routines and templates | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio & Antenna: Shark-fin Style | std | — |
| USB: 2 Front: 1 USB-A data/charge (front console) + 1 USB-C charge only (center console) / 2 Rear: 2 USB-C rear (charge only) | std | — |
| Wireless Charging Pad | std | — |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity Key with Push-Button Start | std | — |
| 12-volt Outlet: Front Console-mounted | std | — |
| Hands-free Smart Trunk with Auto Open | std | — |
| HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | std | — |
| Keys: 2 Proximity Key Fobs with Alarm and Trunk Release | std | — |
| Power Door Locks: Auto-locking Availability | std | — |
| Remote Releases: Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Remote Releases: Trunk | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Down/Up with Pinch Protection | std | — |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | std | — |
| Cabin Air Filter | std | — |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control | std | — |
| Outside Temperature Display | std | — |
| Rear Seat Heater Ducts (Center Console-mounted) | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats | std | — |
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | std | — |
| 8-way Power Passenger Seat | std | — |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | std | — |
Interior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| 3-Spoke Steering Wheel | std | — |
| 8" Color LCD Multi-Information Display | std | — |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | std | — |
| Assist Grips (3) | std | — |
| Cupholders, Dual: Front Center Console-mounted | std | — |
| Door Handles: Satin | std | — |
| Floor Covering: Premium Cut-pile Carpeting | std | — |
| Front Center Console: Fixed Armrest Storage Box (flocked) | std | — |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | std | — |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | std | — |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | std | — |
| Leatherette Wrapped Crash Pad | std | — |
| Locking Glove Compartment (flocked) | std | — |
| Manual Telescopic Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Perforated Leather Wrapped | std | — |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | std | — |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | std | — |
| Shift Lever: Leather-Wrapped | std | — |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | std | — |
| Cargo Area LED Light | std | — |
| Floor Mats: Carpeted | std | — |
| Front Overhead Map LED Lights | std | — |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | std | — |
Exterior17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full LED Headlights: Auto-leveling | std | — |
| 18-inch twin 5-spoke, black wheels (8.0x18 front and rear) | — | std |
| 19 x 8.0J (front) / 19 x 8.5J (rear) Aluminum Wheels | std | — |
| 245/45R18 front and rear all-season Extended Mobility tires | — | std |
| AMG body styling | — | std |
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | std | — |
| Dual Exhaust: Chrome | std | — |
| Heated with Timer | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| Panorama roof | — | std |
| Tinted Glass: Solar Control | std | — |
| Automatic Headlights | std | — |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | std | — |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| Spare Tire: Compact / Location: Inside Under Cargo | std | — |
Powertrain9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4MATIC all-wheel drive | opt | std |
| 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive | — | std |
| 2.5L Turbo (2,497 cc) / Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) / Tuned Intake System (TIS) | std | — |
| 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control (DTVC) | opt | — |
| Intelligent Drive Mode – Comfort, Smart, Eco, Sport, Sport+, Custom | std | — |
| Rear Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Rev-Match | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire | std | — |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4-wheel independent suspension with Comfort tuning, 4-link front/5-arm multilink rear | — | std |
| Rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist steering | — | std |
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Net | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGenesis G70
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (2)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Genesis G702.5T RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $60,900 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 7 trims | $60,900 – $85,700 6 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | G70 RWD | CLE300 4matic (Convertible) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 24 | 27 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,400 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Genesis G70 or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 97.1 to 69, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Genesis G70 scores 97.1 and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class 69. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Genesis G70 or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
2027 Genesis G70: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Genesis G70 and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
Where the 2027 Genesis G70 wins: it lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 1, lists more comfort and tech equipment (53 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and carries 163 hp per ton against 126. Where the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class answers: it is rated 27 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,400). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.