2024 Genesis G90 vs 2024 Mercedes S 500
7 Questions and Answers about the 2024 Mercedes S 500 vs Genesis G90
Vying for the top spot in multiple rankings, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S Class definitely has a challenge when it comes to the 2024 Genesis G90. How big is the challenge from this large luxury sedan? Luxury shoppers will want to know how these two earn their price tags. Does the newer Genesis brand offer enough top amenities, cutting-edge technologies, and elegant style to compete?
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What are the Critics Saying?
The critics are split on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S Class and Genesis G90 lineup. Car and Driver gives the #1 spot to the S sedan while Motor Trend and Kelley Blue Book give the top ranking to the G90.
When it comes to style, Motor Trend calls the Genesis “a master class of design and opulence.” Kelley Blue Book praises its striking exterior design. US News and World Report writes that the S Class and G90 are remarkably similar, offering luxurious upscale interiors.
Most exciting for Genesis, the G90 is Motor Trend 2023 Car of the Year. Needless to say, it couldn’t get that honor if it didn’t meet every benchmark for luxury, performance and technology.
At the Car of the Year Awards, one judge said the G90 is rewriting the executive sedan rulebook. Another judge said it had no peers and was “beautifully designed and crafted”.
Genesis has established itself as a luxury car leader with a sweep of the JD Power awards. Genesis earned 2022 Most Dependable Luxury Brand and Highest Premium Brand in Initial Quality. It earned #1 in the US Tech Experience Index and #2 in the APEAL Brand Index. In 2023, it once again the Initial Quality and the Tech Experience awards.
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What is the Price-Value Difference?
When it comes to pricing, the Genesis G90 is a huge money saver. Despite its Motor Trend Award, the G90 can save you from 20 to 30 percent over the 2024 Mercedes S Class.
Furthermore, Genesis piles on the complimentary extras. These include up to three years of scheduled maintenance and the Genesis Service Valet system. Plus you get about 5 years of free roadside assistance, if needed, and unlimited access to the SOS system.
On top of that, you get an extra six years of powertrain coverage (up to 100,000 miles) and an extra year of bumper-to-bumper coverage. You even get complimentary map updates as often as three times over three years. The 2024 Mercedes S Class simply doesn't offer this comprehensive assistance to its drivers.
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How Much Performance for the Money?
With the large price difference, you might expect performance to be sacrificed. And it’s true that neither G90 powertrain has the same level of horsepower as the 2024 Mercedes S500 in Phoenix AZ.
However, both G90 powertrains have a higher level of torque. And that ‘on-demand’ thrust is what keeps the Genesis equal to the 2024 Mercedes S Class, especially in terms of price vs performance.
The G90 is powered by a remarkable twin turbocharged 3.5-liter engine. A 48-volt mild hybrid system is added to create the faster powertrain on the G90 3.5T e-Supercharger.
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How Do Standard Features Compare?
With rich Nappa leather, a suede headliner and other high quality materials, the G90 is just as luxurious as the Mercedes. The driver and passengers can expect to be just as pampered and comfortable as they would in the 2024 Mercedes Benz S 500 in Phoenix AZ.
Genesis G90 Interior Standards
Front Seats - Power chairs: ventilated, heated, massaging, memory
Climate Controls - Tri-zone automatic with rear seat passenger controls
Driver Cockpit - 12.3-in digital instrumentation; Power-adjustable, power-heated steering wheel
Infotainment - 12.3-in touchscreen, Bang & Olufsen 3D Audio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Quiet Ride - Active Noise Control, Acoustic windows
Doors - Power soft-closing, Hands-free power trunk lid
Atmosphere - Ambient Mood Lighting, Panoramic Roof
Sunshades - Power rear and side, controlled by driver and/or rear seat passenger
Smart Access - Genesis Digital Key 2
Only Genesis has the Digital Key 2. This lets you use your app to open and operate your large luxury sedan! You can learn more in this new Genesis G90 review.
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How Does the Driver Assistance Compare?
Whether Genesis or Mercedes Benz, extensive systems have been designed to watch every angle and provide the maximum assistance, including steering and braking.
Our favorite Genesis exclusive feature is the Remote Parking Assist. The G90 can even leave the vehicle and stand to the side while the luxury sedan parks itself. The highway driving assist will take over more driving functions on long stretches of interstate.
Standard Driver Assistance
Autobrake - Forward and Reverse
Forward Dangers - Collision Warning, Autobrake, Pedestrian & Cyclist Watch, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Side Collision Dangers - Lane Keep Assist, Lane Trace Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Avoidance Assist
Camera Systems - Surround View camera for slow-speed maneuvers, Blind Spot Camera System for live footage in rearview mirror
Parking Assistance - Front, side, rear sensors with assist, rear cross traffic alert with assist
Semi-Autonomous - Highway Driving Assist
Parent-friendly Features - Safe Exist Assistance, Rear Seat Warning
Cruise Control - Lane Trace Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Exclusive G90 Standard - Head up display (option on Mercedes S-500)
Exclusive G90 Feature - Hands-free Remote Smart Parking Assist
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How Does the E-Supercharger Compare to S Class Power?
In almost every category, the G90 3.5T e-Supercharger model closes the gaps in performance between the G90 and the 2024 Mercedes S-500 in Phoenix AZ. This includes greater horsepower, even more competitive torque, and a multi-chamber air suspension.
G90 3.5T E-Supercharger
Ride Quality and Handling - Multi-Chamber Air Suspension
Driver Fun - Rear Wheel Steering
Driver Assistance - Mood Curator, Chauffeur Mode
Rear Seats - Ventilated power chairs with massage
Rear Passenger Convenience - Wireless charger
Biometrics - Fingerprint Authentication System
In the Genesis G90 E-Supercharger, the driver has a mood curator. They can just push a button to adjust the sunshades, fragrance system, ambient lighting, sound system, and more.
The second-row VIP has their own power buttons for the sunshades and other features. They can alter their own temperature and determine their own infotainment choices. VIP seats have power-ventilation and massage, making them a perfect choice for an executive stressed out during our long hot summer.
Drivers will find it fun as well as convenient to use their fingerprint to start the G90. This is in addition to the smart key and the Genesis Digital Key. From biometrics to connectivity, Genesis shows it can lead as well as compete with Mercedes Benz.
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What Makes Driving the G90 Unique?
Every luxury car either follows the trends or bucks them. Mercedes has made its name by being first with different features and technologies. The 2024 Genesis G90 has no trouble meeting that benchmark.
While the 2024 Mercedes S Class has plenty of bragging rights, few luxury sedans have more adjustability than the G90. First, it utilizes Genesis Variable Gear Ratio Steering. This helps accommodate the driver’s style. Likewise, there are three settings for the brakes to coordinate with the driver’s expectations.
The adaptive suspension, which is standard, uses Genesis Road Preview. This responds to the angle and pitch of the road ahead. The E-Supercharger model has a multi-chamber air suspension, adding even more precision and competing head to head with the air suspension on the 2024 Mercedes S Class.
With the G90 3.5T E-Supercharger, the G90 gains rear-wheel steering. This is perfect for driving enthusiasts. When cornering, the rear wheels can automatically adjust their angle by an extra 2 to 4 degrees. This adds grip and enhances speedier driving. You can learn more about these features when you take a test drive.
Conclusion
Compared to the 2024 Mercedes S 500, the new Genesis G90 is a logical luxury purchase that appeals emotionally on every level from performance to style. The fact that you are getting the same or more for less is just sweetening what Car and Driver calls a stone-cold deal.
Stop by our Phoenix Genesis dealership to test drive the award-winning Motor Trend Car of the Year.
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