Kia EV3 vs Mercedes EQE SUV – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia EV3 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £, while the Mercedes EQE SUV costs 71600 £. That’s a price difference of around 40705 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Kia EV3: with 14.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeable more efficient than the Mercedes EQE SUV with 18.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.40 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes EQE SUV performs minimal better – achieving up to 611 km, about 6 km more than the Kia EV3.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQE SUV has a decisively edge – offering 625 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 421 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQE SUV is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.50 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes EQE SUV performs noticeable better – reaching 240 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQE SUV pulls significantly stronger with 950 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 667 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Kia EV3 is evident lighter – 1800 kg compared to 2440 kg. The difference is around 640 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers slightly more room – 520 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQE SUV performs evident better – up to 1675 L, which is about 424 L more than the Kia EV3.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes EQE SUV slightly takes the win – 580 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes EQE SUV shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.