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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

Comparing the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric (from $32,975) with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (from $77,900). The Kona Electric offers 200 miles of range while the EQE SUV offers 279 miles.

Quick Take

Hyundai Kona Electric wins on price, while Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is quickest off the line.

Hyundai Kona Electric

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Hyundai Kona Electric

Best Value

  • Starts at $32,975
  • About $126 per mile of range
  • Up to 261 mi EPA-rated range
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

Quickest 0-60

  • 0-60 mph as quick as 3.4s
  • Up to 617 hp
  • Up to 701 lb-ft of torque
  • 149 mph top speed
Price
$32,975 - $41,150
$77,900 - $109,600
Range
200-261 miles
235-279 miles
Horsepower
133-201 hp
288-617 hp
0-60 mph
7.6-8 sec
3.4-6.3 sec
Battery Size
48.6-64.8 kWh
90.6 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
101-107 mph
130-149 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
3500 lbs
DC Fast Charging
43 min (10-80%)
32 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
4.9 hrs (0-100%)
10 hrs (0-100%)
Length
171.5"
191.5"
Width
71.9"
76.4"
Height
61.4"
66.4"
Cargo Capacity
63.7 cu ft
55 cu ft

Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: Which Should You Buy?

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts at $32,975, undercutting the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV ($77,900) by about $45,000.

In its longest-range configuration the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV covers up to 279 miles, 18 more than the Hyundai Kona Electric's maximum of 261. At a DC fast charger, the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV goes from 10-80% in about 32 minutes vs 43 for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

The Hyundai Kona Electric offers 63.7 cu ft of cargo space vs 55 for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. The Hyundai Kona Electric is also 20 inches shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, which makes it easier to park.

Bottom line: pick the Hyundai Kona Electric if you want the most for your money, or the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV if you want the quickest acceleration.

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