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Kia EV9 vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 191,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Mercedes GLS?

Kia EV9 vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Mercedes GLS

  • somewhat more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia EV9 is substantially cheaper – starting at 54,200 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 191,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 137,098 £.

GLS

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 GLS offers somewhat 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 GLS is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

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

EV9

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 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV9 is somewhat lighter – 2,392 kg compared to 2,700 kg. The difference is around 308 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers barely more boot space – 355 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries a bit more – 695 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 is far ahead overall 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 : 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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Mercedes GLS

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
191,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
13.3 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
302 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,700 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol 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
634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
466 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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