Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

Should you buy Kia EV9 or Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia EV9 price starts at Rs 1.30 Cr ex-showroom for New Delhi and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV price starts at Rs 1.41 Cr ex-showroom for New Delhi.

EV9 Vs EQE SUV

Key Highlights	Kia EV9	Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
On Road Price	Rs.1,36,35,570^*	Rs.1,48,40,167^*
Range (km)	561	550
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	99.8	90.56
Charging Time	24Min-(10-80%)-350kW	-

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Rs1.30 Cr^*
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Rs1.41 Cr^*
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GT Line
1.30 Cr^*
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Basic Information	GT Line	500 4MATIC	4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,36,35,570^*	Rs.1,48,40,167^*	Rs.2,97,80,989^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,59,529/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,82,467/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.5,66,850/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.5,11,670	Rs.5,54,767	Rs.10,27,989
User Rating	4.9 Based on 10 Reviews	4.1 Based on 22 Reviews	4.5 Based on 281 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹1.78/km	₹1.65/km	-

Basic Information

GT Line

500 4MATIC

4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,36,35,570^*

Rs.1,48,40,167^*

Rs.2,97,80,989^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,59,529/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.2,82,467/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.5,66,850/month

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Insurance

Rs.5,11,670

Rs.5,54,767

Rs.10,27,989

User Rating

4.9

Based on 10 Reviews

4.1

Based on 22 Reviews

4.5

Based on 281 Reviews

Brochure

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Brochure not available

Running Cost

₹1.78/km

₹1.65/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	Not applicable	Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	Not applicable	4367
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	Not applicable	88 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Time	24Min-(10-80%)-350kW	-	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	99.8	90.56	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	379bhp	402.3bhp	626bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	700Nm	858Nm	750Nm@6000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Not applicable	Twin
Range (km)	561 km	550 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium lon	Lithium ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	24Min-(10-80%)-350kW	-	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	-	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	1-Speed	-
Drive Type	AWD	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

4367

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

88 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Petrol
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	210	240

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Top Speed (kmph)

210

240

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	-	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-	-
Steering Type	Electric	-	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	-	6.42
Front Brake Type	Disc	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	210	240
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.3 s	4.9 s	4 s
Tyre Size	275/ 50 R20	-	255/60 R20
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	-	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	20	-	20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	20	-	20
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5015	4863	5018
Width (mm)	1980	2141	2105
Height (mm)	1780	1685	1967
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	-	228
Wheel Base (mm)	3100	3022	3022
Front Tread (mm)	-	1668	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2560	2603
Seating Capacity	6	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	520	-
No. of Doors	5	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes	-
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	3rd Row 50:50 Split	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-	-
Bottle Holder	-	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No	-
Rear Curtain	Yes	-	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-	-
Additional Features	Steering Wheel with Memory Function,Shift-by-wire Selector,18-way Driver Power Seat,Easy Access Driver Seat,Driver Comfort Seat,12-way Front Passenger Power Seat,Passenger Seat Electric Adjust - Rear Buttons,2nd Row Captain Seats with 8-Way Power Adjust,Massage Seats -2nd Row,Wide Wing out Headrests-2nd Row,1st & 2nd Row Relaxation Comfort Seats with Leg Support,2nd Row Seat–One Touch Fold,Remote Folding Seats - 2nd & 3rd Row,Rear Occupant Alert	-	-
Massage Seats	Front	-	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window	All
Glove Box Light	Yes	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes	Yes
Vehicle to Load Charging	Yes	-	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
Heated Seats	Front Only	-	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	-	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Reading Lamp	-
Additional Features	4-spoke Leatherette Steering Wheel,Illuminated Steering Wheel Emblem,Cupholder with Sliding Cover - 1st Row,Suede Headlining,Metal Scuff Plates,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Roof AC Vents - 2nd Row & 3rd Row	-	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	64	-	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Panthera MetalPebble GrayAurora Black PearlSnow White PearlOcean Blue PearlEV9 Colours	Alpine GreySelenite GreyHigh Tech SilverDiamond WhiteVelvet BrownSodalite BluePolar WhiteObsidian BlackEmerald Green+4 MoreEQE SUV Colours	Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman BlueCarpathian GreyEiger GreyPangea GreenYulong WhiteSantorini Black+6 MoreDefender Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	GT-Line Exterior Styling,Body Colored Exterior Flush Door Handles - Automatic,Starmap Daytime Running Lights (SDRL),Digital Pattern Lighting Grille,Intelligent Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps (ILED),Dynamic Welcome Function,Starmap LED Rear Combination Lamp,Glossy Black ORVM (heated & memory function),Glossy Black Beltline,Glossy Black Door Garnish with,Gunmetal Paint Accents,Gunmetal Sporty Skid Plates,Black Bridge Type Roof Rack,Glossy Black Wheel Arch Cladding,Rear Spoiler with LED HMSL,Frunk (52l)	-	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-	-
Fog Lights	Rear	Front	Front
Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Powered	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	275/ 50 R20	-	255/60 R20
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	-	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-	-
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Available Colours

Panthera MetalPebble GrayAurora Black PearlSnow White PearlOcean Blue PearlEV9 Colours

Alpine GreySelenite GreyHigh Tech SilverDiamond WhiteVelvet Brown+4 MoreEQE SUV Colours

Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman Blue+6 MoreDefender Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	10	9	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	Driver	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	All	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes	-
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-	-
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	Yes	-	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	Yes	-	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-	-
SOS Button	Yes	-	Yes
RSA	Yes	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Navigation With Live Traffic

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	-	-
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	14	-	-
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay,Next-gen Kia Connect with 100+ Features,Hidden Haptic Touchscreen Buttons,Meridian Premium Sound System with 14 Speakers,Active Sound Design	-	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	-	-	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia EV9
- 99.8 kWh battery pack will deliver a real-world range of over 500km.
- Loaded with luxury: Electrically-adjustable steering and seats, massaged, heated, ventilated 2nd row seats, 3-zone climate control, dual sunroofs, 64 colour ambient lighting and more.
- Strong safety package with 10 airbags, high-res cameras and ADAS.
- Practical 333-litre boot space even with the 3rd row in use.
- 0- 100 kmph in just 5.3 seconds. This giant 7-seater is fast!
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
- Luxurious interior with ample space for 6 footers: for you to lounge in comfort
- Host of features including powered/ventilated front seats, camera systems and high-end music system: feels worthy of the Rs 1.4 crore price tag.
- Electric drivetrain gives instant performance and has low cost of running

Kia EV9
- Interior quality does not feel as luxurious as German cars in a similar price bracket.
- Price is close to or even higher than flagship SUVs from German luxury brands.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
- Does not look like a traditional large SUV: might not be liked by those who like boxy designs
- Rear seat support could be improved for even better comfort
- Spare tire is placed in the boot, reducing usable boot space

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