Compare Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ vs Nissan Ariya vs Kia EV9 vs Volvo C40 Recharge vs Cadillac Optiq
Quick Take
Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ goes the distance, Nissan Ariya wins on price, Kia EV9 tows the most, and Cadillac Optiq is quickest off the line.
Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ
2027 • SUV
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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
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
$63,500
$39,770 - $54,370
$54,900 - $73,900
$54,895 - $56,645
$52,695 - $69,295
Range
350 miles
205-289 miles
230-304 miles
257-297 miles
278-317 miles
Horsepower
483 hp
214-389 hp
201-379 hp
248-402 hp
315-519 hp
0-60 mph
4.2 sec
4.8-7.2 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
4.6-6.9 sec
3.5-5.5 sec
Battery Size
100 kWh
63-87 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
82 kWh
85 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
7
5
5
Top Speed
130 mph
99 mph
115-124 mph
112 mph
114 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
1500 lbs
5000 lbs
2000 lbs
1500 lbs
DC Fast Charging
22 min (10-80%)
35 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
28 min (10-80%)
27 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
12 hrs (0-100%)
10.5 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
190.7"
182.9"
197.4"
174.8"
189.8"
Width
75.3"
74.8"
77.9"
75.2"
75.3"
Height
64.7"
65.4"
70.1"
62.8"
64.3"
Cargo Capacity
61.4 cu ft
59.7 cu ft
81.7 cu ft
49 cu ft
57 cu ft