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Kia EV9 vs Mercedes EQE SUV comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Mercedes EQE SUV?

Kia EV9 vs Mercedes EQE SUV: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes EQE SUV

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  • a bit more power
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV9

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia EV9 is clearly cheaper – starting at 54,200 £ , while the Mercedes EQE SUV costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,391 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQE SUV is barely more efficient: consuming 18.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Kia EV9. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 611 km, about 48 km more than the Kia EV9.

EQE SUV

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers a bit more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 117 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQE SUV is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQE SUV delivers noticeably more torque with 950 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

EV9

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV9 is marginally lighter – 2,392 kg compared to 2,440 kg. The difference is around 48 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers clearly more boot space – 520 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 187 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries only slightly more – 615 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQE SUV 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 £71,600
EQE SUV

Mercedes EQE SUV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 265 - 625 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 453 - 611 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
71,600 - 125,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
453 - 611 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,440 - 2,615 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
-
Length
4,863 - 4,879 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,940 mm
Height
-
Height
1,672 - 1,685 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,675 L
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
505 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
265 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
550 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
195 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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