Global EV Comparison: VinFast VF 9 Eco vs Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The VinFast VF 9 Eco (2024-…) has a starting price of €89790, compared to the Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…), which starts at €124545.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property VinFast VF 9 Eco Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Vietnam USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) €89790 €124545
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €99990
GCC Score 6.7 7.2

Range and Efficiency

Even though the VinFast VF 9 Eco (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property VinFast VF 9 Eco Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Range (EPA) 531 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 594 km 673 km
Range (GCC) 505 km 553 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 128 kWh 125 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 123 kWh 118 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 24.4 kWh/100 km 21.3 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.11 km/kWh 4.69 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 7.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the VinFast VF 9 Eco (2024-…) maxes out at 160 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property VinFast VF 9 Eco Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 160 kW 200 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.2 7.1

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property VinFast VF 9 Eco Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 330 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 443 hp
Motor Torque 620 Nm 828 Nm
0-100 km/h 6.6 s 5.3 s
Top Speed 200 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 5.3 6.1

Dimensions

The VinFast VF 9 Eco (2024-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property VinFast VF 9 Eco Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Length 5119 mm 5125 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2244 mm 2157 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 2004 mm 1959 mm
Height 1696 mm 1718 mm
Wheelbase 3149 mm 3210 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the VinFast VF 9 Eco (2024-…), but the Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1800 kg).

Property VinFast VF 9 Eco Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Number of Seats 7 5, 7
Curb Weight 2911 kg 2840 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 212 l 645 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 926 l 2100 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 75 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1800 kg 1800 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 8 8.4
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