Comparison
Kia Niro vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Mercedes-Benz EQE 253 mi vs 308 mi
Best value Kia Niro $39,850 vs $74,900
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQE 45 min vs 32 min
Weighted profile Mercedes-Benz EQE 3.7 vs 6.3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE
308 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro
$158/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE
32 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 360 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia Niro
75.3 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia Niro | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Electric | EQE 350+ |
| MSRP (USD) | $39,850 | $74,900 |
| Range | 253 mi | 308 mi |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh | 360 Wh/mi • 2.78 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 64.8 kWh | 90.6 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Crossover | Sedan |
| DC max | 85 kW | 170 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 45 min | 32 min |
| Roadtrip score | 46.3 | 71.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 50 mi | 83 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 158 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| Top speed | 104 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want the longer rated range (308 mi vs 253 mi).
- Choose Mercedes-Benz EQE if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 45 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia Niro looks better ($158/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
Mercedes-Benz EQE has the stronger weighted profile (6.3 vs 3.7).
Kia Niro3.7 Mercedes-Benz EQE6.3 85 kW45 min 170 kW32 min
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