Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Comparing the 2025 Kia EV9 (from $54,900) with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (from $105,250). The EV9 offers 230 miles of range while the EQS SUV offers 323 miles.
Quick Take
Kia EV9 wins on price, while Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV packs the most punch.
Kia EV9
2025 • SUV
Best Value
- Starts at $54,900
- About $181 per mile of range
- Up to 304 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
2025 • SUV
Most Powerful
- Up to 536 hp
- Up to 633 lb-ft of torque
- 0-60 mph as quick as 4.5s
Price
$54,900 - $73,900
$105,250 - $128,200
Range
230-304 miles
305-323 miles
Horsepower
201-379 hp
355-536 hp
0-60 mph
4.5-8.8 sec
4.5-6.5 sec
Battery Size
76.1-99.8 kWh
118 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Seats
7
7
Top Speed
Unknown
Unknown
Towing Capacity
5000 lbs
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
Unknown
Unknown
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
Unknown
Length
197.4"
201.8"
Width
77.9"
77.1"
Height
70.1"
67.7"
Cargo Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: Which Should You Buy?
The Kia EV9 starts at $54,900, undercutting the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ($105,250) by about $50,500.
In its longest-range configuration the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV covers up to 323 miles, 19 more than the Kia EV9's maximum of 304.
Bottom line: pick the Kia EV9 if you want the most for your money, or the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you want the most power.
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