2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Genesis G70 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53

Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The AMG E 53 uses 0.2 L/100 km less combined (10 vs 10.2), about 40 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the AMG E 53: 4.2/10 vs 3.9/10.
- Only the G70 offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | ![]() | Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz AMG E 53 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $56,000 | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 3.9/10 | 4.2/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Plug-in hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 10.2 | 10 |
| City | 11.7 | 10.9 |
| Highway | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Electric range | — | 71 km |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 239 | 71 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 365 hp | — |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | — |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | No |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 3 | 2 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.