Compare Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ vs Nissan Ariya vs Cadillac Optiq vs Volvo C40 Recharge
Quick Take
Kia EV9 tows the most, Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ goes the distance, Nissan Ariya wins on price, 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
Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ
2027 • SUV
Longest Range
- 350 mi EPA-rated range
- 100 kWh battery
- 22 min 10-80% DC fast charge
Nissan Ariya
2025 • SUV
Best Value
- Starts at $39,770
- About $138 per mile of range
- Up to 289 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
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
$63,500
$39,770 - $54,370
$51,790 - $69,295
$54,895 - $56,645
Range
230-304 miles
350 miles
205-289 miles
278-317 miles
257-297 miles
Horsepower
201-379 hp
483 hp
214-389 hp
315-519 hp
248-402 hp
0-60 mph
4.5-8.8 sec
4.2 sec
4.8-7.2 sec
3.5-5.5 sec
4.6-6.9 sec
Battery Size
76.1-99.8 kWh
100 kWh
63-87 kWh
85 kWh
82 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
FWD
RWD
RWD
Seats
7
5
5
5
5
Top Speed
115-124 mph
130 mph
99 mph
114 mph
112 mph
Towing Capacity
5000 lbs
Unknown
1500 lbs
1500 lbs
2000 lbs
DC Fast Charging
20 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
35 min (10-80%)
27 min (10-80%)
28 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
10.5 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Size & dimensions
Length
197.4" (16' 5")
190.7" (15' 11")
182.9" (15' 3")
189.8" (15' 10")
174.8" (14' 7")
Width
77.9"
75.3"
74.8"
75.3"
75.2"
Height
70.1"
64.7"
65.4"
64.3"
62.8"
Wheelbase
122"
117"
109.3"
116"
106.4"
Cargo Capacity
81.7 cu ft
61.4 cu ft
59.7 cu ft
57 cu ft
49 cu ft