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Kia EV9 vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 78,900 £ ) 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

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • marginally 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 54,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,321 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 459 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 585 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers marginally more torque with 750 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 10 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 – 2,390 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 2 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.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries noticeably more – 770 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 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 £54,600
EV9

Kia EV9

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

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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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Reviews Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Andreas
7 Jun 2026, 08:43:32

Mercedes is completely superior to Volvo, which feels plasticky and noisy with poor fit and finish, a poor tactile feel in the controls and a lack of buttons.

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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
72 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,980 mm
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
495 - 770 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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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