USA EV Comparison: Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC vs Kia EV9 GT Line AWD vs DS 8 AWD Long Range
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General Info
| Property | Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2023-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA, China | South Korea, USA | Italy |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU |
| Price USA (New) | $89500 | $71900 | - Price USA (New) |
| Price USA (Used) | $43751 | $46995 | - Price USA (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 282 mi | 280 mi | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 375 mi | 314 mi | 426 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 291 mi | 267 mi | 362 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 105 kWh | 99.8 kWh | 101 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 96 kWh | 96 kWh | 97.2 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 33 kWh/100 mi | 36 kWh/100 mi | 26.9 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.03 mi/kWh | 2.78 mi/kWh | 3.72 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.8 | 5.7 | 9.2 |
Charging
| Property | Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 9.6 kW | 10.9 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 170 kW | 210 kW | 200 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.7 | 7.9 | 7.1 |
Performance
| Property | Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 283 kW | 276 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 380 hp | 370 hp |
| Motor Torque | 633 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft | 377 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7 s | 5 s | 5.2 s |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 124 mph | 118 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.2 | 5.7 | 5.2 |
Dimensions
| Property | Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 197.4 in | 190.3 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 84.3 in | 90.6 in | 82.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 76.4 in | 77.9 in | 75.6 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 70.1 in | 62 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 122 in | 114.4 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 6, 7 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5681 lb | 5800 lb | 5046 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 18.4 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 59.2 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.8 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | 5000 lb | 3527 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.7 | 9.1 | 6.7 |
