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Hyundai Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG

Chart is based on 133 fuel economy reports for the Hyundai Genesis and 22 fuel economy reports for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Hyundai Genesis MPG

Hyundai Genesis Hyundai Genesis 2015 29.7 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent Hyundai Genesis Hyundai Genesis 2015 19.8 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Hyundai Genesis Hyundai Genesis 2015 31.1 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Hyundai Genesis Hyundai Genesis 2012 25.7 MPG Highway Percentage 84 percent Hyundai Genesis Hyundai Genesis 2012 26.4 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Hyundai Genesis Hyundai Genesis 2011 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Hyundai Genesis Hyundai Genesis 2010 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 64 percent Hyundai Genesis Hyundai Genesis 2010 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Hyundai Genesis Hyundai Genesis 2009 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent Hyundai Genesis Hyundai Genesis 2009 23.2 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2015 4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 5.0L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
hills med none 3 3 0 95 73 29.7  
2015 4dr Sedan 311-horsepower 3.8L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 9 37 28 27 79 19.8  
2015 4dr Sedan 311-horsepower 3.8L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 0 12 8 80 70 31.1  
2012 4dr Sedan 429-horsepower 5.0L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light light 1 10 4 84 74 25.7  
2012 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light light 2 5 33 61 73 26.4  
2011 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light light 8 6 31 55 76 23.0  
2010 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med hvy 5 9 22 64 70 23.1  
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2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med hvy 4 16 39 42 77 21.3  
2009 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 11 21 34 34 73 21.0  
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 9 19 22 51 79 23.2  

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007 21.8 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2006 24.7 MPG Highway Percentage 98 percent Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2006 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2006 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2004 19.9 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2004 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2003 18.1 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2003 17.6 MPG Highway Percentage 71 percent Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2002 19.5 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2001 11.7 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2000 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 82 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med none 5 15 35 45 62 21.8  
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 10 10 10 70 65 25.0  
2006 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med hvy 1 1 0 98 78 24.7  
2006 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 0 0 20 80 65 23.5  
2006 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light hvy 0 15 0 85 60 23.0  
2004 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med none 1 45 8 47 80 19.9  
2004 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med hvy 0 2 18 80 75 24.0  
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2003 4dr Sedan, ext. turbocharged 493hp 5.5L V12
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light light 7 11 15 68 108 18.1  
2003 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med hvy 6 12 12 71 70 17.6  
2002 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med hvy 13 6 54 29 68 19.5  
2001 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med none 20 80 0 0 0 11.7  
2000 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat v.lt light 0 7 11 82 62 24.0  

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Hyundai Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Hyundai Genesis and Mercedes-Benz S-Class's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Hyundai Genesis

Hyundai Genesis Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
2009 While competitors have been switching to relatively small turbocharged engines, the Genesis continues to rely on larger normally aspirated ones. Even the base car's 3.8-liter V6 is nearly twice the size of the Audi's turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Also, Hyundai doesn't yet offer automatic stop/start. The most significant impact: the Genesis gets much worse fuel economy. With two-wheel drive, the A6 2.0T scored 24 mpg city, 35 mpg highway in the EPA's tests, the Genesis 3.8 only 18/29. Add all-wheel drive, and the Audi's ratings fall to 22/32, the Hyundai's to 16/25, not good. Hyundai has developed a new turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 to replace the 3.8, but it isn't clear how soon this new, more efficient and more powerful engine will be available in the Genesis G80. It won't be available when the car arrives this summer, so most likely the 2018 model year. According to the trip computer, my real-world fuel economy was well above the EPA figures. Only when I drove the Genesis fairly aggressively did the trip computer average fall below 20 mpg. On my usual suburban route it averaged around 23 mpg, and on a 70-mph highway it averaged about 30 mpg. The former was still a few mpg short of the Audi, but the latter was at least as good. If the trip computer is accurate, the fuel economy of the Genesis isn't nearly as dismal as the EPA ratings indicate. see full Hyundai Genesis review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Hyundai Genesis

Hyundai Genesis Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
This is my second Genesis. First one was a 2010 4.6L and this has the 6 cyl and it is nearly as quick but gets better fuel mileage. I get in the high 20's on the highway. Used to get 25 to 27 in the 8cyl. This 2012 has an 8 speed transmission compared to the 2010's 7 speed. see full Hyundai Genesis review
2010 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
about average for a V8, nothing special see full Hyundai Genesis review
Hyundai Genesis Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I would like the economy to be higher... 20-28 range see full Hyundai Genesis review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
With all the added technology, I would have expected better mileage. I average slightly less than 20 MPH and that is the same as an older heavier STS without the latest and greatest engine management features. see full Hyundai Genesis review
2009 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Others say they are getting the 18 to 24 MPG claimed. I find that when I do 80% "suburban driving" (strip malls, lights, in/out of car, etc), I get 16 at best. When I am doing 80 on the highway w/ cruise control, I get 23-26. see full Hyundai Genesis review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Since my driving is about 50-50 city and highway, I average about 20-21 mpg, using premium fuel. All highway is 29-30mpg and all city is 14-15mpg. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 0 While on long trips at 70-80mph I average 32mpg around town it never goes better than 24mpg. Easy on the pedal sure shows results but fully loaded the thing shifts like a two door sports. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Very, very expensive see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Driving it in a lot of stop and go traffic it drinks gas. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 0 Fuel cost are a killer and servicing requires finding an allternative to the Mercedes Garage see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2001 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
20l/100km but its still worth it see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review