USA EV Comparison: Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC vs Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro vs Kia EV9 GT Line AWD
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General Info
| Property | Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2023 | 2022-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Belgium, China | South Korea, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | USA | EU | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $71900 |
| Price USA (Used) | $39990 | - Price USA (Used) | $46995 |
| GCC Score | 7 | 6.4 | 7.1 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 285 mi | - Range (EPA) | 280 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 383 mi | 305 mi | 314 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 294 mi | 244 mi | 267 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 120 kWh | 95 kWh | 99.8 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 108.4 kWh | 89 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 36.9 kWh/100 mi | 36.5 kWh/100 mi | 36 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 2.71 mi/kWh | 2.74 mi/kWh | 2.78 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 5.2 | 5.7 |
Charging
| Property | Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 9.6 kW | 9.6 kW | 10.9 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 155 kW | 210 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 7.1 | 6.4 | 7.9 |
Performance
| Property | Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), IM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 265 kW | 250 kW | 283 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 355 hp | 335 hp | 380 hp |
| Motor Torque | 590 lb-ft | 490 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7 s | 5.8 s | 5 s |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 124 mph | 124 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.8 | 5.4 | 5.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 193.5 in | 197.4 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 84.9 in | 86.2 in | 90.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.1 in | 76.3 in | 77.9 in |
| Height | 67.6 in | 64.3 in | 70.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.4 in | 115.3 in | 122 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro | Kia EV9 GT Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5, 7 | 5 | 6, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 6206 lb | 5390 lb | 5800 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 22.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 74.2 ft3 | 57.8 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 2.2 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 4000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.4 | 7.7 | 9.1 |
