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