Kia EV9 Standard Range RWD vs Mercedes EQE SUV 300
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) has a starting price of €83478, while the Kia EV9 Standard Range RWD (2023-…) is not sold in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Kia EV9 Standard Range RWD | Mercedes EQE SUV 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea, USA | USA, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available in the USA | Yes | No |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €83478 |
| GCC Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
Range and Efficiency
The Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia EV9 Standard Range RWD (2023-…).
| Property | Kia EV9 Standard Range RWD | Mercedes EQE SUV 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 370 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 587 km |
| Range (GCC) | 352 km | 474 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 76.1 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 74 kWh | 90.6 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21 kWh/100 km | 19.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.76 km/kWh | 5.23 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.3 | 7.6 |
Charging
| Property | Kia EV9 Standard Range RWD | Mercedes EQE SUV 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 10.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 210 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.5 | 6.6 |
Performance
| Property | Kia EV9 Standard Range RWD | Mercedes EQE SUV 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | 1 motor: PMSM | 1 motor: PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 160 kW | 180 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 215 hp | 241 hp |
| Motor Torque | 350 Nm | 550 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8 s | 7.6 s |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.9 | 4.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | Kia EV9 Standard Range RWD | Mercedes EQE SUV 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5010 mm | 4863 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2300 mm | 2141 mm |
| Height | 1755 mm | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 3030 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Kia EV9 Standard Range RWD | Mercedes EQE SUV 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2310 kg | 2440 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 333 l | 520 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2318 l | 1675 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 90 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 900 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.8 | 7.8 |
