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Kia EV3 vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Mercedes EQS?

Kia EV3 vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,052 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQS. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more range – reaching up to 816 km, about 211 km more than the Kia EV3.

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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 EQS offers substantially more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes EQS is somewhat faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers substantially more torque with 858 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 575 Nm more.

EV3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV3 is clearly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,545 kg. The difference is around 745 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers markedly more boot space – 610 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 519 L more than the Kia EV3.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries somewhat more – 565 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £93,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.5 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 790 - 816 km
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José
24 Dec 2025, 17:42:54

A good car for a small family. Easy and practical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
Price
93,900 - 123,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
790 - 816 km
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
118 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
Curb weight
2,545 - 2,655 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
Length
5,223 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
Height
1,512 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
550 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
360 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
568 - 858 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
265 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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