Compare Cadillac Optiq vs Kia EV9 vs Lexus RZ vs Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ
Quick Take
Cadillac Optiq is quickest off the line, Kia EV9 tows the most, Lexus RZ wins on price, and Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ goes the distance.
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
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
Lexus RZ
2025 • SUV
Best Value
- Starts at $43,975
- About $165 per mile of range
- Up to 266 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ
2027 • SUV
Longest Range
- 350 mi EPA-rated range
- 100 kWh battery
- 22 min 10-80% DC fast charge
Price
$51,790 - $69,295
$54,990 - $71,990
$43,975 - $58,605
$63,500
Range
278-317 miles
230-304 miles
196-266 miles
350 miles
Horsepower
315-519 hp
201-379 hp
201-308 hp
483 hp
0-60 mph
3.5-5.5 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
5-7.4 sec
4.2 sec
Battery Size
85 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
71.4 kWh
100 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
FWD
AWD
Seats
5
7
5
5
Top Speed
114 mph
115-124 mph
99 mph
130 mph
Towing Capacity
1500 lbs
5000 lbs
1500 lbs
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
27 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
8 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
6.5 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
Size & dimensions
Length
189.8" (15' 10")
197.4" (16' 5")
189.2" (15' 9")
190.7" (15' 11")
Width
75.3"
77.9"
74.6"
75.3"
Height
64.3"
70.1"
64.4"
64.7"
Wheelbase
116"
122"
116"
117"
Cargo Capacity
57 cu ft
81.7 cu ft
55.6 cu ft
61.4 cu ft
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