2026 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2026 Genesis G80 EV vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
AWD · Electric motor (136 kW) · Single-speed · 96 MPGe · 300 mi
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2026 Genesis G80 EV (96 MPGe) costs about $945 a year to fuel and the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE (94 MPGe) about $961.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Genesis G80 EV
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
Side by side
| Genesis G80 EV | Mercedes-Benz EQE | |
|---|---|---|
| $945 | Your annual fuel cost | $961 |
| 96 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 94 MPGe |
| 99 MPGe | City | 94 MPGe |
| 93 MPGe | Highway | 94 MPGe |
| 35 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 35.6 kWh |
| 300 mi | Driving range | 308 mi |
| 102 cu ft | Passenger volume | 101 cu ft |
| 12 cu ft | Cargo volume | 11 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 10.3 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 11.5 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motor (136 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motor (235 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| AWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Genesis G80 EV vs Mercedes-Benz EQE across model years
- Genesis G80 EV
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Mercedes-Benz EQE goes farther between stops: about 308 miles on a charge, compared with 300 miles for the Genesis G80 EV.
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Genesis G80 EV has more cargo space (12 vs. 11 cu ft).
Among 31 2026 midsize cars, the Genesis G80 EV ranks 6th and the Mercedes-Benz EQE 7th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Genesis G80 EV or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE?
Measured by cost to drive, the Genesis G80 EV. The Genesis G80 EV is rated 96 MPGe combined and the Mercedes-Benz EQE 94 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Genesis G80 EV vs. the Mercedes-Benz EQE per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $945 for the Genesis G80 EV and $961 for the Mercedes-Benz EQE.
Which has more range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE: about 308 miles versus 300 miles.
Which has more cargo space?
The Genesis G80 EV, with 12 cu ft of luggage volume versus 11 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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