Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Genesis GV80: Which SUV Offers Real Luxury in 2025?
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE and Genesis GV80 are both sleek, stylish, and packed with premium features—but one has been building the luxury SUV segment for decades, and it shows. The GLE continues to outpace newer competitors with better tech, smoother driving, and refined German engineering.
⚙️ Performance
GLE 350: 255-hp turbocharged engine with 4MATIC® AWD
GLE 450: 375-hp inline-6 with EQ Boost hybrid assist
Available air suspension and E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL for unmatched comfort
The GV80’s engines feel solid, but ride quality is firmer and less adaptive, especially in urban driving. Mercedes emphasizes smoothness and balance, not just power.
🧭 Technology
MBUX infotainment with augmented reality navigation, voice assistant, and optional head-up display
Genesis has luxury tech—but it lacks the fluidity and responsiveness of Mercedes’ system
GLE’s touch, gesture, and voice integration outclasses GV80’s rotary-based interface
🛋️ Interior Craftsmanship
GLE features leather, wood, and real aluminum with ambient lighting and multi-contour massaging seats
GV80’s interior is beautiful, but some materials don’t hold up to long-term scrutiny or wear
Mercedes also offers better rear passenger space and a usable third-row option, unlike the cramped 3-row in the GV80.
✅ Verdict: The GLE Is Still the Gold Standard
The Genesis GV80 is impressive for a relatively new luxury brand—but the Mercedes-Benz GLE still wins where it counts: in real-world ride quality, depth of technology, and long-term refinement. For those seeking true luxury and everyday comfort, Mercedes remains unmatched.