Compare Lexus RZ vs Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ vs Kia EV9 vs Cadillac Optiq
Quick Take
Lexus RZ wins on price, Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ goes the distance, Kia EV9 tows the most, and Cadillac Optiq is quickest off the line.
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
Coming Soon
Longest Range
- 350 mi EPA-rated range
- 100 kWh battery
- 22 min 10-80% DC fast charge
Kia EV9
2025 • SUV
Best for Towing
- 5,000 lb towing capacity
- Up to 379 hp
- Up to 516 lb-ft of torque
- RWD drivetrain
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
$43,975 - $58,605
$63,500
$54,900 - $73,900
$52,695 - $69,295
Range
196-266 miles
350 miles
230-304 miles
278-317 miles
Horsepower
201-308 hp
483 hp
201-379 hp
315-519 hp
0-60 mph
5-7.4 sec
4.2 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
3.5-5.5 sec
Battery Size
71.4 kWh
100 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
85 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
7
5
Top Speed
99 mph
130 mph
115-124 mph
114 mph
Towing Capacity
1500 lbs
Unknown
5000 lbs
1500 lbs
DC Fast Charging
30 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
27 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
6.5 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
189.2"
190.7"
197.4"
189.8"
Width
74.6"
75.3"
77.9"
75.3"
Height
64.4"
64.7"
70.1"
64.3"
Cargo Capacity
55.6 cu ft
61.4 cu ft
81.7 cu ft
57 cu ft
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