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Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB

Comparing the 2025 Kia EV9 (from $54,900) with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB (from $53,050). The EV9 offers 230 miles of range while the EQB offers 250 miles.

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Kia EV9 charges fastest.

Kia EV9

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Kia EV9

Fastest Charger

  • 20 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 235 kW peak charging speed
  • Up to 304 mi EPA-rated range
Price
$54,900 - $73,900
$53,050 - $60,850
Range
230-304 miles
205-250 miles
Horsepower
201-379 hp
188-288 hp
0-60 mph
4.5-8.8 sec
5.8-8.5 sec
Battery Size
76.1-99.8 kWh
70.5 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Seats
7
7
Top Speed
115-124 mph
99 mph
Towing Capacity
5000 lbs
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
20 min (10-80%)
35 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
197.4"
184.4"
Width
77.9"
72.2"
Height
70.1"
65.6"
Cargo Capacity
81.7 cu ft
61.8 cu ft

Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB: Which Should You Buy?

The Mercedes-Benz EQB starts at $53,050, undercutting the Kia EV9 ($54,900) by about $2,000.

In its longest-range configuration the Kia EV9 covers up to 304 miles, 54 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQB's maximum of 250. At a DC fast charger, the Kia EV9 goes from 10-80% in about 20 minutes vs 35 for the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

The Kia EV9 offers 81.7 cu ft of cargo space vs 61.8 for the Mercedes-Benz EQB. The Mercedes-Benz EQB is also 13 inches shorter than the Kia EV9, which makes it easier to park.

Bottom line: the Kia EV9 is the pick if you want the shortest charging stops; otherwise the Mercedes-Benz EQB runs it close across the board.

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