In this blog post, we are going to see how the 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T stacks up against the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350!
The Mercedes GLE features a 255-hp 2.0L Turbo 4 cylinder engine with 9-speed automatic transmission, whereas the GV80 has a 300-hp 2.5L Turbo 4 Cylinder engine and 8-speed automatic transmission. The GLE runs around $55,800 and the GV80 is slightly cheaper at around $49,945.
Exterior
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On its exterior we see a roof spoiler and chrome molding on the bumpers. The headlights are low beam bulb with projector beam lenses and there are also LED daytime running lights. Side-mirrors have logo projectors to give it a more luxurious feel. It has rain-sensing windshield wipers and a hands free liftgate. The GLE sits on 19-inch twin 5-spoke wheels and has a large pronounced emblem on its grille.
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The GV80 has chrome molding around side windows and on the side of the body. It has full LED quad headlights that are low beam bulb with projector beam lenses and they also have LED daytime running lights. There is a door entry light, intermittent rain sensing wipers, and a hands-free liftgate. It sits on 19-inch Alloy wheels and has a large pentagonal broad shield grille with a chain-mail gusset.
Interior
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On the interior you will see a wood/wood grain dashboard. There is a Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel and MB-Tex upholstery synthetic leather seating. The GLE has 64-color LED ambient lighting and a remote glass sunroof. Driver bucket front seats have 14-way memorized height, 2-way electric, memorized tilt and memorized thigh support. Passenger bucket front seats have 12-way power height, 2-way electric and power tilt. There are also 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats.
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The interior features wood trim. Seating surfaces are leatherette and the tilt telescoping steering wheel is also trimmed with leather. Ambient lighting is present as well.
Driver bucket front seats have 12-way memorized height, 2-way electric and memorized tilt. The passenger bucket front seats have 12-way power height, 2-way electric, power tilt. Rear passengers also can control their seating preference. Rear seats are also 40/20/40 split-folding.
Technology
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Enjoy premium sound through eight speakers with a subwoofer and FrontBass. You can control your music through steering wheel mounted remote audio controls, as well as a voice activating system. Access Android Auto and Apple CarPlay through a 12.3 in. multi-function display screen touch screen. There is also a 12.3 in. multi-function display screen Instrument panel.
A media control touch pad can be used to navigate the touch screen or you can use the voice control with natural language understanding to access apps. There are touch control buttons on the power tilt/telescoping steering wheel as well.
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Listen to your music through 12 speakers, and access volume controls through your steering wheel, voice activation system, or media control wheel. There is an 8.0-inch multi-function display screen instrument panel and a 14.5-inch multi-function display screen touch screen. From there you can access Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Comfort & Convenience
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For your convenience the GLE has a hands free power lift gate, headlight control with dusk sensor, and a brake hold feature. There are also memorized adjustments for door mirror positions, steering wheel position, and the head restraint. Dual-zone climate control allows both driver and passenger to feel comfortable. A smart card/smart key allows for keyless entry and keyless starter, but there is also a vehicle start button. You can remotely start your vehicle as well. The ECO start/stop system allows for better fuel conservation.
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The GV80 has a hands-free power lift gate, headlight control with dusk sensor/High Beam Assist, dual-zone climate control. Memorized height adjustment includes door mirror position and steering wheel position. A Proximity key allows for keyless entry and keyless starter. There is a vehicle start button available as well.
Safety & Driver Assist
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For safety, the Mercedes Benz GLE has many airbags including: front/rear curtain airbag, intelligent driver and passenger front airbag, front side airbag, and driver knee airbags.
There is a LATCH system which allows for safer and quicker installation of children's seats. The driver assistance features are: Blind Spot Assist, Hill holder Hill-Start Assist, Roll stability control, parking assistance, Multi-collision braking, and Blind Spot Assist. There is also a rearview camera for easy backup and parking. A Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call service is available, too.
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The Genesis GV80 has 10 airbags available including: front/rear curtain airbag, intelligent driver and passenger front airbag, front/rear side airbags, and driver knee airbags. It also has a LATCH system.
For drivers assistance features there are many that come standard such as: Parking Distance Warning, Blind Spot Detection, Hill holder Hill Start Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, parking assistance, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Suite, Highway Driving Assist w/ Auto Lane Change, Driver Attention Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist. A rearview camera with dynamic guidelines is also present.
The GV80 also has a Genesis Connected Service Telematics advanced automatic collision notification. In the event that you are in an accident and airbags deploy, the Genesis Customer Care Center will be notified and send emergency services.
Now that you have seen how the GV80 stacks up against its competitor, stop into Rick Case Genesis in Plantation to test drive this new SUV!
