Compare Cadillac Optiq vs Lexus RZ vs Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ vs Volvo C40 Recharge vs Kia EV9
Quick Take
Cadillac Optiq is quickest off the line, Lexus RZ wins on price, Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ goes the distance, 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
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
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
$51,790 - $69,295
$43,975 - $58,605
$63,500
$54,895 - $56,645
$54,990 - $71,990
Range
278-317 miles
196-266 miles
350 miles
257-297 miles
230-304 miles
Horsepower
315-519 hp
201-308 hp
483 hp
248-402 hp
201-379 hp
0-60 mph
3.5-5.5 sec
5-7.4 sec
4.2 sec
4.6-6.9 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
Battery Size
85 kWh
71.4 kWh
100 kWh
82 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
AWD
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
7
Top Speed
114 mph
99 mph
130 mph
112 mph
115-124 mph
Towing Capacity
1500 lbs
1500 lbs
Unknown
2000 lbs
5000 lbs
DC Fast Charging
27 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
28 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
8 hrs (0-100%)
6.5 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
Size & dimensions
Length
189.8" (15' 10")
189.2" (15' 9")
190.7" (15' 11")
174.8" (14' 7")
197.4" (16' 5")
Width
75.3"
74.6"
75.3"
75.2"
77.9"
Height
64.3"
64.4"
64.7"
62.8"
70.1"
Wheelbase
116"
116"
117"
106.4"
122"
Cargo Capacity
57 cu ft
55.6 cu ft
61.4 cu ft
49 cu ft
81.7 cu ft