Global EV Comparison: Kia EV9 Long Range AWD vs DS 8 AWD Long Range vs Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC
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General Info
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2025-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea, USA | Italy | USA, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €76490 | €75000 | €99841 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €69990 | - Price Europe (Used) | €77900 |
| GCC Score | 7.3 | 7.2 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 455 km | - Range (EPA) | 454 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 512 km | 686 km | 604 km |
| Range (GCC) | 441 km | 583 km | 469 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 99.8 kWh | 101 kWh | 105 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 96 kWh | 97.2 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.8 kWh/100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km | 20.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.59 km/kWh | 6 km/kWh | 4.89 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 9.2 | 6.9 |
Charging
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 10.5 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 210 kW | 200 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 7.1 | 6.6 |
Performance
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 283 kW | 276 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 380 hp | 370 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 600 Nm | 511 Nm | 858 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6 s | 5.4 s | 4.9 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 190 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.4 | 5.2 | 6.2 |
Dimensions
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5010 mm | 4834 mm | 4863 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2300 mm | 2099 mm | 2141 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1980 mm | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
| Height | 1755 mm | 1574 mm | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2905 mm | 3030 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Kia EV9 Long Range AWD | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6, 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2664 kg | 2289 kg | 2610 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 333 l | 620 l | 520 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2393 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1675 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 52 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 2500 kg | 1600 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 9 | 6.7 | 7.7 |
