USA EV Comparison: Kia EV9 Long Range AWD vs Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC vs EQS SUV 580 4MATIC vs Tesla Model X Plaid
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General Info
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC | Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | Tesla Model X Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2022-2023 | 2022-2023 | 2021-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea, USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU | USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | $63900 | - Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $93490 |
| Price USA (Used) | $43995 | - Price USA (Used) | $52780 | $46000 |
| GCC Score | 7.3 | 7 | 7.2 | 7.9 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC | Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | Tesla Model X Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 283 mi | - Range (EPA) | 285 mi | 333 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 318 mi | 383 mi | 382 mi | 337 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 274 mi | 306 mi | 294 mi | 300 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 99.8 kWh | 120 kWh | 120 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 96 kWh | 108.4 kWh | 108.4 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 35 kWh/100 mi | 35.4 kWh/100 mi | 36.9 kWh/100 mi | 31.7 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 2.85 mi/kWh | 2.82 mi/kWh | 2.71 mi/kWh | 3.16 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 6.7 | 6.1 | 7.2 |
Charging
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC | Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | Tesla Model X Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 10.9 kW | 9.6 kW | 9.6 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 210 kW | 207 kW | 207 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.6 |
Performance
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC | Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | Tesla Model X Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 283 kW | 330 kW | 400 kW | 760 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 380 hp | 443 hp | 536 hp | 1019 hp |
| Motor Torque | 443 lb-ft | 611 lb-ft | 633 lb-ft | 752 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7 s | 5 s | 4.4 s | 2.5 s |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 130 mph | 130 mph | 163 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.4 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 8.1 |
Dimensions
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC | Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | Tesla Model X Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 201.8 in | 201.8 in | 199.1 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 90.6 in | 84.9 in | 84.9 in | 89.4 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.9 in | 77.1 in | 77.1 in | 78.7 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 67.6 in | 67.6 in | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 126.4 in | 126.4 in | 116.7 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC | Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | Tesla Model X Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6, 7 | 5, 7 | 5, 7 | 6 |
| Curb Weight | 5688 lb | - Curb Weight | 6228 lb | 5248 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 20.2 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | 15 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 84.5 ft3 | 74.2 ft3 | 74.2 ft3 | 85.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.8 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 6.5 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | - Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | 5000 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 9 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.9 |
