Compare Cadillac Optiq vs Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ vs Rivian R2
Quick Take
Kia EV9 tows the most, while Rivian R2 packs the most punch.
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
Rivian R2
2026 • SUV
Most Powerful
- Up to 656 hp
- Up to 609 lb-ft of torque
- 0-60 mph as quick as 3.6s
- 130 mph top speed
Price
$51,790 - $69,295
$54,990 - $71,990
$53,050 - $60,850
$63,500
$44,990 - $57,990
Range
278-317 miles
230-304 miles
205-250 miles
350 miles
275-345 miles
Horsepower
315-519 hp
201-379 hp
188-288 hp
483 hp
350-656 hp
0-60 mph
3.5-5.5 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
5.8-8.5 sec
4.2 sec
3.6-5.9 sec
Battery Size
85 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
70.5 kWh
100 kWh
87.9 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
AWD
AWD
RWD
Seats
5
7
7
5
5
Top Speed
114 mph
115-124 mph
99 mph
130 mph
110-130 mph
Towing Capacity
1500 lbs
5000 lbs
Unknown
Unknown
3500-4400 lbs
DC Fast Charging
27 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
35 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
29 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
8 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Size & dimensions
Length
189.8" (15' 10")
197.4" (16' 5")
184.4" (15' 4")
190.7" (15' 11")
185.9" (15' 6")
Width
75.3"
77.9"
72.2"
75.3"
78.1"
Height
64.3"
70.1"
65.6"
64.7"
66.9"
Wheelbase
116"
122"
111.4"
117"
115.6"
Ground Clearance
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
9.6"
Cargo Capacity
57 cu ft
81.7 cu ft
61.8 cu ft
61.4 cu ft
90.1 cu ft
