To truly enjoy the experiences afforded to you by these two sedans, you will need peace of mind knowing you are safe. In this area, you will find that both offer impressive driver-assistive suites.
Each suite uses advanced monitoring systems to provide alerts to potential hazards. This is seen with the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist systems found with both the Genesis G80 and BMW 5 Series.
Where we see some differences between the Genesis G80 vs. BMW 5 Series safety suites is that, unlike the 5 Series, the Genesis G80 comes standard with mild autonomous capabilities. Take, for example, the Lane Keeping Assist with Road Edge Detection. When certain conditions are met, your Genesis G80 can provide gentle steering assistance to help keep you centered in your marked lane.
While a similar feature is offered with the 5 Series, it's only available when you include the optional Driving Assistance Professional Package. With the Genesis G80, it comes standard.
Another standard system that the G80 comes with is Driver Attention Warning. This will monitor your behavior behind the wheel and can detect if you become drowsy or distracted and warn you accordingly. This isn't something offered with the BMW 5 Series.