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Kia EV9 vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 76,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Mercedes GLE?

Kia EV9 vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Kia EV9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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Mercedes GLE

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • clearly 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

EV9

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia EV9 is clearly cheaper – starting at 54,200 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,108 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 449 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE offers a bit more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLE is visibly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Kia EV9 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

EV9

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLE is barely lighter – 2,310 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more boot space – 655 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 322 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Kia EV9 offers a bit more capacity – up to 2,393 L, about 338 L more than the Mercedes GLE.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries moderately more – 705 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 is decisively ahead 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 £54,200
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 563 km
Kia EV9
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Kia EV9
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
76,300 - 175,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity
99.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,310 - 2,800 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
5,015 mm
Length
4,924 - 4,961 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
1,780 mm
Height
1,716 - 1,797 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,318 - 2,393 L
Max trunk capacity
1,645 - 2,055 L
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
460 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,993 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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