2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe

SUVs have become so common that buyers looking to stand out are having difficulty doing just that. In the 90s, they’d just buy the 2-door coupe version of whatever sedan they saw too much of. As SUV market share continued to grow, so did the desire for something more unique from those who would be coupe buyers. Manufacturers slowly took notice, which gave rise to a new segment of vehicles: the SUV-Coupe. Fast forward almost 2 decades, and there are now many entrants in this market, including the latest one: the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe. Browse our inventory online, then set an appointment to visit us at Delray Genesis!

Mercedes-Benz was a bit late to the game with the GLE Coupe, which was previously only available as an ultra-powerful, ultra-expensive AMG model. The 2025 Genesis GV80 debuted to much fanfare and is already attracting buyers. Does this mean it caught Mercedes-Benz flat-footed and claims its 3-pointed crown? Read on to find out!

Performance

The 2025 Genesis GV80 coupe packs a punch with a 375 horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 as standard equipment. Buyers looking to up the ante can opt for the same engine with an industry-exclusive “E-Supercharger,” a 48-volt starter-generator that works with the already powerful engine to boost output to an impressive 409 horsepower. This means drivers can “have their cake and eat it too,” gaining faster acceleration without sacrificing efficiency. What’s more, Genesis stands behind their product by offering best-in-class warranty coverage and complimentary scheduled maintenance through 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

The standard engine in the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 is a turbocharged 6-cylinder engine that matches the GV80’s 375 horsepower. When it comes to torque, however, the Genesis has the edge, producing 391 lb-ft to the GLE450’s 369 lb-ft. Buyers looking for more performance can step up to the GLE53 AMG, which bumps the horsepower to 430 and carries an eye-popping pricetag of $92,150. Those craving even more speed can shell out over $130k for the top-spec GLE63 S.

Safety Features

True to the Genesis brand, the standard safety tech on the 2025 GV80 Coupe represents fantastic value. Genesis includes the most advanced suite of driver-assist features on the market as standard equipment on the GV80 Coupe. The Highway Driving Assistance II system lessens the risk of driver fatigue on long trips by automatically changing lanes when approaching a slower vehicle. It can also predict curves in the road and slow the vehicle down to compensate. Other notable features include:

• Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Lane Following Assist
• Driver Attention Warning
• Forward Attention Warning
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Blind-Spot View Monitor
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Parking Distance Warning
• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Safe Exit Assist
• Rear Occupant Alert

The majority of these features can also be added to the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE; however, we were surprised to find that most of the more advanced safety tech is optional. Standard safety features are rather underwhelming and account for the same passive safety tech that’s commonplace nowadays, including:

• Forward Collision Warning
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Blind-Spot Monitoring
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Interior

Slip into the cabin of the 2025 Genesis GV80 and you’ll realize what it’s like to be at the height of luxury. Quilted Nappa leather seats coddle occupants while a fragrance diffuser sends a pleasant aroma throughout the cabin. Germaphobes can disinfect their smartphones using the UV light incorporated into the phone cradle. Speaking of smartphones, drivers can use the Genesis app to precondition the GV80’s cabin to be just right after a long day at Delray Beach.

With a luxury reputation as vast as that of Mercedes-Benz, you’d think they would easily be able to beat what Genesis has to offer. You’d be wrong. Despite having almost a century of practice over the plucky upstart, the cabin of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE fails to feel as luxurious as the one in the GV80. High-class appointments and a Burmester surround sound system can’t quite mask the evidence of a company resting on its laurels. Genuine leather in the interior is not even standard equipment in this almost $80k vehicle, whereas the much less pricey GV80 comes standard with the finest Nappa Leather.

Bottom Line

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE is still a formidable player in the segment and remains the choice for buyers who prioritize the badge on the hood above all else. Drivers looking for an SUV that has not only style but substance to go with it should take a serious look at the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe.

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