Compare Audi Q4 e-tron vs Cadillac Optiq vs Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ vs Nissan Ariya vs Kia EV9
Quick Take
Cadillac Optiq is quickest off the line, Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ goes the distance, Nissan Ariya wins on price, and Kia EV9 tows the most.
Cadillac Optiq
2027 • SUV
Quickest 0-60
- 0-60 mph as quick as 3.5s
- Up to 519 hp
- Up to 650 lb-ft of torque
- 114 mph top speed
Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ
2027 • SUV
Longest Range
- 350 mi EPA-rated range
- 100 kWh battery
- 22 min 10-80% DC fast charge
Nissan Ariya
2025 • SUV
Best Value
- Starts at $39,770
- About $138 per mile of range
- Up to 289 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Kia EV9
2027 • SUV
Best for Towing
- 5,000 lb towing capacity
- Up to 379 hp
- Up to 516 lb-ft of torque
- RWD drivetrain
Price
$49,800 - $55,200
$51,790 - $69,295
$63,500
$39,770 - $54,370
$54,990 - $71,990
Range
258-288 miles
278-317 miles
350 miles
205-289 miles
230-304 miles
Horsepower
282-335 hp
315-519 hp
483 hp
214-389 hp
201-379 hp
0-60 mph
5-6.3 sec
3.5-5.5 sec
4.2 sec
4.8-7.2 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
Battery Size
82 kWh
85 kWh
100 kWh
63-87 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
AWD
FWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
7
Top Speed
99 mph
114 mph
130 mph
99 mph
115-124 mph
Towing Capacity
2000 lbs
1500 lbs
Unknown
1500 lbs
5000 lbs
DC Fast Charging
28 min (10-80%)
27 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
35 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7.5 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
10.5 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
Size & dimensions
Length
180.7" (15' 1")
189.8" (15' 10")
190.7" (15' 11")
182.9" (15' 3")
197.4" (16' 5")
Width
73.4"
75.3"
75.3"
74.8"
77.9"
Height
64"
64.3"
64.7"
65.4"
70.1"
Wheelbase
108.7"
116"
117"
109.3"
122"
Cargo Capacity
53.1 cu ft
57 cu ft
61.4 cu ft
59.7 cu ft
81.7 cu ft