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Kia EV9 vs Mercedes VLE comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 276 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 67,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Mercedes VLE?

Kia EV9 vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes VLE

  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially 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:

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

Kia EV9 is visibly cheaper – starting at 54,200 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,552 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes VLE is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Kia EV9. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 144 km more than the Kia EV9.

VLE

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 Kia EV9 offers substantially more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 232 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers substantially more torque with 740 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

EV9

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV9 is markedly lighter – 2,392 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 508 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers substantially more boot space – 795 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 462 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries slightly more – 711 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 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.

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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 VLE

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
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
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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
Bus
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
497 - 711 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
203 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
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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