Comparison
Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Mercedes-Benz EQE 305 mi vs 308 mi
Best value Kia EV9 $59,200 vs $74,900
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 32 min
Weighted profile Kia EV9 5.1 vs 4.9
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE
308 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Kia EV9
$194/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 32 min
Efficiency winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE
360 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV9
91.9 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV9 | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | EQE 350+ |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,200 | $74,900 |
| Range | 305 mi | 308 mi |
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh | 360 Wh/mi • 2.78 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 98 kWh | 90.6 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 150 kW | 170 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 24 min | 32 min |
| Roadtrip score | 82.8 | 71.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 113 mi | 83 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 194 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 12 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,984 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want the longer rated range (308 mi vs 305 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 32 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV9 looks better ($194/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 5.1 vs 4.9).
Kia EV95.1 Mercedes-Benz EQE4.9 150 kW24 min 170 kW32 min
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