Got Seoul? Hyundai Genesis vs. M-B E550

Which one of these would Eric B & Rakim rock today?

Back in the day, no self respectin' rapper would have been caught dead in a Hyundai... Or even a Honda for that matter.

But today's Hyundai is a different animal altogether. Not only have they gained the respect of the automotive community, consumers have been drinking them up (ala Daniel Day), and Consumer Reports of all magazines have been giving their cars dazzling reviews. Okay, nothing CR does is dazzling, but they recommended them nonetheless.

Anyhow, motive magizine has taken it upon themselves to go ahead and attempt to answer a question many auto journalists will be asking themselves over the next few months regarding Hyundai's new baby.

Does Hyundai's new Luxo-Barge Genesis got enough soul?

They pit the new Genesis 4 door sedan (approx. $27,000 list) against a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 - one of it's soon to be direct competitors - List price $67,865.

Want to know how the results stacked up?

-Read on after the jump.

~via Motivemag