Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz E 450 a BETTER luxury sedan than a Genesis G80?

[@IKhanNot]

The E Class has long been my favorite all around car. Great size without being too big, comfortable, great ride, great handling, quiet and if it has 4MATIC they're great year round.

[@RaitisRides]

This is so very true!

[@issavibez394]

Drive a ct5 it was rated higher

[@IKhanNot]

@@issavibez394 I haven't driven a CT6 but I have driven a CT6 which had the Magnetic ride and it was a fantastic car. The powertrain was a little bit harsh sounding (The Benz does a better job at that) but it rode well.

[@issavibez394]

@@IKhanNot maybe it had terrible tires

[@IKhanNot]

@@issavibez394 I meant the engine noise was louder and harsh. Their V6 isn't as smooth or as refined as the Benz I6 or even their older turbocharged V6. The ride quality in the Caddy was excellent and the car was quiet.

[@leopold8801]

Joe Raiti from Raiti's Rides back at it again! Always love watching your reviews, my friend. Keep going! 1 million subs next!

[@RaitisRides]

I can't do it without your support!

[@omarcortes5754]

The interior of this Mecedes is gorgeous. Merry early Christmas Joe and Lori.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you Omar! Merry Christmas!

[@ehh2681]

I LOVE the interior on this car. Absolutely love it. That grey wood texture is just beautiful.

[@RaitisRides]

It has a clean look!

[@BenjaminMutuku]

It definitely is Joe! I’ve driven it a few times and you can’t beat the style and performance of the E class.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right! Very smooth for sure.

[@user-yh5kz]

The rims go perfect with this car!! Merry early Christmas Joe and Lori!☃️🎄

[@RaitisRides]

Especially with the black paint!

[@LiamKarim]

This was the car I wanted but I really fell in love with the Genesis. Something about the E Class doesn't give me that "wow" factor, probably because of the other models looking so similar to it. I ended up buying the Genesis and that's my baby now, but this is still a beautiful car, hope I can one day get an E63S fingers crossed lol.

[@terrymurphy2637]

Hi Joe.Thanks for the informative reviews. G80 would be my choice for long term ownership. MB 48V Battery has had issues & is thousands of $$ to replace. MB reliability is spotty after the 4 year warranty is up & they cost a fortune to even service. 5 year all maintenance included in Canada on all Genesis.These comments come from a 10 years ago retired 30 year veteran MB Salesman/Sales manager who still has his 92 500SL owned since 2008.I currently have a 2016 Hyundai Genesis ( previous model to the G80) that I love. If you are leasing either Brand is ok but for long term buy the Genesis.

[@RaitisRides]

That is some great input and perspective Terry.

[@boywonder8114]

DIG THAT !!

[@thatinformativeguy]

I’m literally so surprised at how many people prefer the G80. Glad to see people aren’t still saying “but it’s a Hyundai”. G80 for me too because I just feel like you get the same if not more for less of the cost.🤷‍♂️

[@ckang100]

I currently own an E450 4matic 2021, and you are right that thing tears up the road. the comfort level is off the charts and it's pretty good on gas too, as long as you drive in Eco mode. You should have shown the interior of the E-class with the interior lighting at night (it's not very important). I usually change the color based on how I am feeling or my mood. You also didn't use the voice command features (which is actually really good). I rarely touch the screen mainly because it gets dirty really quickly especially if my 3 kids are in the car. Overall the E450 is by far my favorite of all the cars I have ever owned. Last year when I was looking for a new vehicle I started to do my research on cars that were comparable to the E-class Mercedes. I came across your video and you kept talking about the Genesis cars which I had never heard about until Tiger woods crashed one. So I went out and test drove the Genesis G80 and fell in love with it. I wanted to buy one but I wanted to make sure that I was making the right decision. I then went back to Mercedes one last time just to make sure and that's when they gave me an offer I could not refuse. I love both cars but my salesperson said, "dude it's a Mercedes bro. You can't compete with a Mercedes bro".

[@daniyar_ala]

Look at EQE AMG, really nice car

[@tariqaslam494]

Definitely a great looking car, but hard to ignore the G80! Merry Christmas Joe and Lori! Hope you guys really enjoy the weekend!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Tariq! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@fordfanatic3307]

Great car MB are built like a bank vault very solid. Merry Christmas Joe and Lori!

[@RaitisRides]

There is literally no wind noise as you cruise down the road. Merry Christmas Daniel!

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Just lovely…. MB did a nice job on this one. We always love….”wubing our wood” . Thank ya Joe. Thank ya Lori.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Kyle for letting me share this MB with you and of course some laughs!

[@mariowhyte2816]

699k subscribers!!! Maaaaaaaan you and Lori deliver nothing but the business with these key reviews!!! Major key!!! Digging this Merc here, Joe!!! Happy Holidays to you and Lori!!! All the very best to you both and praying all the best for you into the new year!!!

[@anonymous3207]

I love the G80 inside and out it's really gorgeous

[@RaitisRides]

Genesis has upped their game!

[@re14437]

Great content, as usual! I’ve ordered my E450. Easy choice for me as I’ve had an E400 for 3 years and love it. The upgrades are awesome, plus I could order the air suspension, acoustic comfort package etc. Keep up the great work!

[@RaitisRides]

You got it Richard!

[@ezinafauda4394]

IMO the Acoustic comfort should be standard. The ride quality inside the car is instantly better!

[@koolppl21]

wow, Mercedez, 2022, AUTOMATIC, interior.. Just wish I could afford it!

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel!

[@davidp2888]

Style and elegance are evident on this car. Merry Christmas Joe and Lori!

[@RaitisRides]

Good way to put it David! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@ramoncarter6585]

A beautiful Mercedes love these kind of cars. Merry Christmas 🎅 Joe and Lori.

[@RaitisRides]

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@qtipp7306]

Every German car is better than a genesis. Get it together joe

[@RaitisRides]

You are hilarious1

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

A g80 cost less, has the same luxury and features, and has less maintenance costs. You sure? Brand is meaningless

[@qtipp7306]

@@adilsagadiyev5090 Genesis is just a rebadged Hyundai

[@ayoogbeide6637]

They drive better

[@MercOne]

Might be once you get past the design and look at the substance of the cars. The E450 definitely performs better and is more efficient. Thing is you pay $$$ for the Benz's better attributes. They Genesis G80 Sport's design definitely is more exciting at this point.

[@RaitisRides]

Great perspective on this one Marcus!

[@sunilsidhwani4757]

There you go Joe! Reviewing the E450! True story though, I was looking into the E450 back 2 yrs ago in 2019 but ended up getting the E300 instead at nearly year end in October. Great car, great fuel mileage! I don't think I went wrong especially coming out of a BMW X3 that was turning to crap much sooner than expected.

[@mohammadusman6309]

I got the 2017 E300 with sport package. 17K miles for $36K

[@sunilsidhwani4757]

@@mohammadusman6309 I got my 2019 E300 new for a year end discount of $53k when compared to an MSRP of just under $64k

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow! It must be for a reason!

[@sunilsidhwani4757]

@@RaitisRides I got it in October and the car has been on their lot for some 200-300 days per what they showed me. It must be all the loan payments that are eating into their bottomline on the vehicle. Plus it had like 420 is on the clock which isn't a whole heck of a lot

[@issavibez394]

Bmw sucks

[@blairbrown4812]

Happy Holidays,Joe and Lori,the hardest working couple in automotive media!🎄 And yes. 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Blair for having our backs! Thanks for being so supportive. Happy holidays to you and yours!

[@SJZ00]

I think the Genesis G80 is quite a deal, you pick one of their entry packages like the Select Package and you almost have all the features you really needed in a luxury car, with premium lexicon sound system, pano sunroof, full digital display across the board, safety features like drive assist and so on, meanwhile on the E class I think a lot of those features are optional and you would have to get them from different packages, it adds up really quick, Genesis also offer longer and better services free of charge too i think. So in the end I think the genesis G80 would still be my prefer choice.

[@Mrmanbirsandhu]

Why are people comparing Benz to a genesis? Isn’t that owned by Hyundai?

[@SJZ00]

@@Mrmanbirsandhu Why not? Benz is a luxury line and so is Genesis. Genesis is Hyundai luxury line up just like Acura and Infiniti and Lexus to Toyota Honda and Nissan. You should watch more of these videos, everyone in the car review field is comparing Genesis to other german luxury brands and Genesis has higher ratings than their german counterparts. That "german" tagline doesnt mean jack squat to me, I roll my eyes when I hear that. Luxury cars as long as they deliver the luxury styling, features, comfort and good price then it fits the category to me. Genesis are not as overpriced, more bang for the bucks and last longer.

[@ezinafauda4394]

@@SJZ00 Yeah I don't understand the hate on Genesis being a Hyundai. Who cares. Its a different car in the end the way it looks, feels, drives etc. And while it has a lot more bells and whistles and is more affordable, the MB just feels better to me when I drive it. More refined.

[@Mark-eu6mc]

@@Mrmanbirsandhuwho gives a fuck about the parent company. Lambo is owned by Volkswagen Audi Group. Is it a VW Golf then?

[@moonsapling]

Elegant sedan bodystyle, on-point handling, lovely interior, perfect size. It truly is the car for me :)

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I was able to bring this one to you!

[@albertwesker2283]

Benz is a more reliable vehicle than BMW by far and why couldn’t all manufacturers do it like this car with no shark fin antenna? Looks so much cleaner. No ventilated seats in a $75,000 Benz is just flat out inexcusable

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you about the seats!

[@tatertots2395]

I love how Genesis has become the standard now in such a short amount of time. Love to see it

[@JonnyBeoulve]

It's the standard on paper but despite this few people are buying them. E class and 5 series outsells Genesis more than 10:1.

[@tatertots2395]

@@JonnyBeoulve selfishly prefer this so when I get my Genesis I won't just be another car on the road. My city seemingly has more Mercedes/BMWs than non-luxury vehicles.

[@TA-ht4jo]

@@JonnyBeoulve I own the G70 and I love it. I’m going to get the G80 next. Genesis is amazing.

[@rewind8822]

Man do I wish to be sold a car from Joe one day…just to hear his spiel. WORTH IT for that experience alone. Energy & wit unmatched

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that!

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Interior design is amazing 👏

[@RaitisRides]

Mercedes definitely knows how to do luxury!

[@briandaniel5091]

Merry Christmas to Joe and Lori !!! Thanks for all that you two bring to us. Blessings.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome Brian! Merry Christmas!

[@beekaye1496]

Merry Christmas to you Joe and Lori, Always putting out and wishing you both the best to come.

[@RaitisRides]

Same to you and yours!

[@haviiithelegogunner907]

Mercedes has the best interiors in the business. It is insane to think that there are _3_ more powerfull versions of this car available!! This is basically the economy spec - for 73k! That is also insane. Car prices are just gone.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that!

[@fakedazzleful]

Genesis interiors not that far behind for a new luxury car. So Mercedes Benz should watch out.

[@Mr.S550]

@@fakedazzleful their not catching up to the S class/EQ level of interior design, so they have nothing to worry

[@chabbysrides]

Great stuff as usual Joe. E class one of my all-time favorites, especially the wagon. Merry Christmas!

[@RaitisRides]

Fantastic Michael! You really have a great taste in cars!

[@qwame_o]

That interior colour combo is 👌🏾

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

That digital dashboard is soooooooo clear 👌 😀

[@RaitisRides]

Mercedes does a great job with that tech!

[@wesamothman2912]

in Dubai. Comparing this with G80 2022, where I had to customize the E450 4Matic to be in line with the same options that are in the G80, despite the EQ Boost, the G80 is around $13,000 cheaper. So my vote goes to the G80.

[@starkicker5623]

almost 700k!! wOOO!! Y'all deserve every one

[@yes8032]

Merry Christmas joe! 🎄 this car looks absolutely stunning I hope you and Lori enjoy your holidays!

[@RaitisRides]

Same to you my friend!

[@jdb316]

Merry Christmas Joe! Thank you for this and all your other reviews this year.

[@christostsalikis4052]

I am European but NO offence i love the G80 much more. Genesis is outstanding.

[@RaitisRides]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@TA-ht4jo]

I agree. G80, G70 and G90 are all amazing!

[@jj5124]

Korea vs germany ! 🤣

[@lenc5679]

Always a good review, I gotta zonk you for not saying, “ when you get to the front of the business” when you went around the front end.. but the on throttle made up for it.. Thanks for having one of the more entertaining auto review channels really enjoy the show..👍🏽

[@RaitisRides]

That really means a lot to have such great support Len!

[@mautazs]

Thank Joe, amazing efforts, wish you and your beloved family happy holidays.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome! Happy Holidays!

[@SK-lt1so]

I love seeing people driving these MBs, with their extravagant communication/infotainment systems, and they have their phone in their hands as they drive. They can't be bothered to figure out the "handsfree" system.

[@RaitisRides]

That is a very good point!

[@maksrachubik6031]

Great to see another video! Merry Christmas Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

You guys deserve the best!

[@codycrawford2385]

YES the in-line 6 is back

[@joebrito2066]

Merry Christmas Lori and Joe!!! Funny how quickly cars become outdated, this E Class generation had one of the best interior when it came out and now it looks very dated compared with the competition. It shows that Mercedes clients are older folks that aren’t looking for the latest tech.

[@RaitisRides]

Hopefully they get some of the magic from the new S-Class.

[@darrell9616]

Outdated? I am obviously missing something because I don't see anything outdated about this interior. I get preferring another design, but outdated is really a stretch.

[@kennethsmith6899]

How is this outdated?

[@JohnSmith-me2wg]

@@kennethsmith6899 its so 2019.. the center screen doesnt drool down and connect to the armrest cupholder area 😄

[@joebrito2066]

@@kennethsmith6899 compared to the S Class interior and everything else on that class

[@zachritter7013]

Ohhh a 73k sedan without ventilated seats 💀. That’s a no in Florida 😂

[@RaitisRides]

You got that right Zach!

[@wbwayne8887]

Merry Christmas Joe, Lori, and the rest of the Raiti's Ride's family.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so wonderful of you to say! Same to you and yours!

[@wbwayne8887]

@@RaitisRides Thank you Joe.

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

That color really pops 😍

[@RaitisRides]

Black looks fabulous on a Benz!

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

My dream Mercedes sedan!! Nice job Joe.

[@zm4242]

Joe you are amazing person, love your pure heart , and your innocence, and how you review each car , you put so much energy into it , just wonderful to see

[@BMW_Z4idiot]

are you sure he is innocent? the guy is as sketchy like hell and that's why I like him

[@zm4242]

@@BMW_Z4idiot oh yeah there are random pop ups 😆

[@lane5686]

Lord is the cabin of this car as quiet as a crypt. Happy Holidays, Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

It really is! Same to you!

[@gazg00]

Merry Xmas to you, Joe and Lori. Have a fantastic day!!

[@RaitisRides]

Same to you Gary! Thanks for being sio supportive!

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas Zonkman, love this E450 and that's my favorite.

[@RaitisRides]

Gracias! Feliz Navidad.

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

D3 nada+

[@Hercegovac.1]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@RaitisRides]

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@dheeradjlachman9658]

Mercedes is very powerful last time. Keep up Genesis you can beat that!! Thanks Raiti's for your review!! Great 👌Merry christmas Too you !!! 🎅🎄🎊

[@RaitisRides]

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@dheeradjlachman9658]

@@RaitisRides thankyou too Raiti 's

[@4kkhabir733]

E 450 [sedan] is my favorite Benz rn probly will be my first Mercedes-Benz purchase

[@LS1007]

Nice car but I’d go G80 because it would be more economical. Thanks Joe. Wishing you and Lori a Merry Christmas and a healthy and safe New Year! 👍🏻👍🏻🎄🎅🏻🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Larry! Same to you and yours!

[@vindevhunta4905]

This is one elegant CAR...in this segment its THIS or the 5SERIES and let's not take the GENESIS G80 for a joke...

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@Matt-rk3de]

This a really straight forward spec. Nice wheels, black paint, classy interior. But I feel the e63 really steals the spotlight, and the entry spec e class gets overlooked. 10 years ago, there were e350s everywhere you looked. Now I see way more 5 series, A6s, and Cadillac

[@RaitisRides]

I think you hit the nail on the head Matt!

[@rairadrai]

That’s because they took away the distinct look of the E class. 10 years ago the front end had four separate lighting elements. It looked wider, lower and meaner. Now it just looks like a jelly bean.

[@Memesfromthestreets]

Disappointing that it doesn’t have ventilated seats, my dad 40k a5 sport back from 2018 has them

[@bobby9882]

Merry Christmas Joe & Lori! 🎁🎄

[@TonyA4766]

Another great video….Merry Christmas to you and Lori 💙💙

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for always stopping by and taking the time to comment Tony! Merry Christmas!

[@limpunsing224]

Utterly the best mid-size luxury sedan/wagon for me

[@stellantistom6881]

Happy Friday and Happy Holiday Joe! Mercedes time!

[@RaitisRides]

Same to you and yours Tom!

[@stellantistom6881]

@@RaitisRides ;D

[@peterholmes2089]

You got me very interested in this when you said it had 18cuft of trunk space. I checked the official number and it is only 13. Oh well. scratch that off my list. Have a great Christmas.

[@chinolaflare8107]

I really like that “ chocolate milk color” for the interior

[@james_kimpel]

Merry Christmas Joe and Lori!

[@Sunjib12345]

Can You Make 2021Mercedes Benz GLS 450

[@RaitisRides]

I sure will!

[@hasnathaider8740]

Joe raities from raities rides we love your content you're amazing 👌👌🌹

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for being so supportive and having my back!

[@McLeanGary]

Merry Christmas Lori and Joe!!!

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Front facia looks great 👍 👌

[@RaitisRides]

Especially the grill!

[@MAKII724]

Lets go Joe 700k before new years would be a [“great success!!”- Manny Khoshbin] Really appreciate you for reviewing new vehicles to us Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for being so supportive! I know we can do it!

[@kulamutheone8964]

It is a cool machine and good review happy holidays

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that! It really means so much! Happy holidays to you and yours!

[@clevjam]

Rub your wood or Love your wood after a hard day at the office...HILARIOUS !!!!!!

[@dominickirkwood]

I love it my boy Joe keep up the work and I love the video lot real true and merry Christmas eve 💯💯

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate you always taking the time to watch and comment!

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Seats 💺 look incredible

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like those Seth!

[@mustaalikanchwala]

I had an 2018 E43 and now have both the G80 and GV80. The GV80 is my primary and is far far more lux than the E43 but the power of the AMG and the AMG exhaust is the only thing I miss on my E43. Overall the Genesis GV80 and G80 are a much larger bang for my buck.

[@patricksutfin9374]

I bought a g80 sport 2022 and couldn't be happier the MPG listed for the g80 highway is much loer than what I have experienced 400 mile road trip averaged @30 mpg at 70-75mph roundtrip ride. I love the look of my G80 much more than the benz it looks to generic. Wish they would have did the hybrid supercharged 3.5 tt that they are doing for the G90 in the sport adding 50ish HP that would get the G80 to a low 4 second 0-60 and a 12.* second 1/4 mile

[@jasongonzalez9883]

How reliable has the g80 been ? Thinking about getting one

[@Hercegovac.1]

The BEST or NOTHING 💪🇩🇪

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way that you think!

[@rockymarciano8076]

Mečka mentalitet a do tada biču pešak hahaa

[@moflexmusicinc.6060]

It would have to be the g80 … just wish they added more power and a quad performance exhaust to really Match its character. However Mercedes’ are great and there quality and build are great + their infotainment MBUX system is to date the best in class

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you! You can get more but you have to pay way more on the Mercedes.

[@mattmekhaeil]

Mercedes always chargers a pretty penny while genesis gives you value but both inside and out very sleek it’s a hard pick between the 2

[@RaitisRides]

That is an excellent way to put this one in perespective.

[@JoeySavage]

Just got mines today love it

[@rahulshah1408]

Just bought the convertible E450. It’ll arrive in a week from WA. There aren’t many luxury convertibles.

[@Bwin80]

Haha, rolling down US-19 in Clearwater, love to see how quiet the car is over all different "terrain". Will you be doing a review on the 2022 C-Class??? I feel like the $50k-ish price point and all the new features the C-Class has to offer make it very appealing.

[@Mralex7579]

Love your videos. Awesome 👍

[@frankswildyear]

Absolutely gorgeous car… I chose the 540i, and still sometimes feels if I made a mistake, lol

[@billreddy7593]

One of the attractive features of the G80 3.8 AWD model is that it takes 87 octane fuel. The 3.3T sport model recommends 91 or above. I bought the 3.8 a year ago and have NO REGRETS and it has been mechanically flawless (24k lease return - now it has 33k miles on it.) Its fuel consumption is 19/27 which by today's standards is a bit low.

[@jasongonzalez9883]

Is your G80 still doing great and what year is it ? Thinking about getting one

[@PeterAlbertsson]

E450 lives up to its legacy. Cut from the same cloth as the 300 SEL 6.3 and 6.9. Fast elegant comfortable, safe. Hyundai 100 years behind in learning.

[@StationOnLife]

Yeah! With the Mercedes you can feel the “quality” , and you can feel the “PAIN” paying for “it” too.

[@brentengstrom5406]

Merry Christmas Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Brent! Same to you!

[@feelsbier1798]

My favorite car is the Mercedes-Benz s-class and E-Class

[@zm4242]

“On throttle,here we go “ 😁😊👏🏻

[@jonathonbaker-guntang4163]

My dad is always bitching at me and calling my car a foreign piece of shit. But why pay the same for a Genesis or Cadillac or whatever when you can have what you REALLY want! Nothing rides like a Mercedes-Benz, love mine! Powerful, smooth, and substantial. Love these cars! They are finicky though, you have to maintain.

[@The_Hi_Life]

That black on brown is a Sexy color combo!

[@RaitisRides]

It really fits the E 450!

[@rickj6048]

Joe, you should have zonked the no heated rear seats. But we can always count on you to zonk the fake vents and exhaust tips. I would be interested in seeing your house. Do you have fake non-functional shutters flanking your windows? That would be something you would have to explain.

[@mohammedlasheen9856]

Man!!!I love your talk❤️❤️

[@fordTH7335]

Juuuuust a little bit older lol thanks for showing us this Benz Joe its a compelling vehicle for sure

[@RaitisRides]

So very true! I am so glad that I could share it with you!

[@tmoore007]

Hey joe.. you and Lori are doing a great job but do you ever think about coming to Atlanta lol we're not the far...and your fan base would grow tremendously!

[@Niles-Guy]

Should’ve reviewed the new 22 C - Class with new updated interior and tech . But with Mercedes you get name pow 💥 recognition rather than saying genesis

[@RaitisRides]

I will have that coming!