Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C43

Should you buy Kia EV9 or Mercedes-Benz AMG C43? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia EV9 price starts at Rs 1.30 Cr ex-showroom for GT Line (Electric) and Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 price starts Rs 99.40 Lakh ex-showroom for 4Matic (Petrol).

EV9 Vs AMG C43

Key Highlights	Kia EV9	Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
On Road Price	Rs.1,36,31,570^*	Rs.1,14,45,933^*
Range (km)	561	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	99.8	-
Charging Time	24Min-(10-80%)-350kW	-

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Kia EV9
Rs1.30 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
Rs99.40 Lakh^*
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Kia EV9
GT Line
1.30 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
4Matic
99.40 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	GT Line	4Matic
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,36,31,570^*	Rs.1,14,45,933^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,59,465/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,17,852/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.5,11,670	Rs.4,12,533
User Rating	4.9 Based on 10 Reviews	4.2 Based on 6 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.78/km	-

Basic Information

GT Line

4Matic

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,36,31,570^*

Rs.1,14,45,933^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,59,465/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.2,17,852/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.5,11,670

Rs.4,12,533

User Rating

4.9

Based on 10 Reviews

4.2

Based on 6 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.78/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	2.0L M139l
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1991
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Time	24Min-(10-80%)-350kW	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	99.8	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	379bhp	402.30bhp@6750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	700Nm	500Nm@5500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	561 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium lon	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	24Min-(10-80%)-350kW	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	9-Speed TRONIC AT
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

2.0L M139l

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1991

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	10
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	66
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Adaptive Damping
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.3 s	-
Tyre Size	275/ 50 R20	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	20	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	20	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

Adaptive Damping

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5015	4791
Width (mm)	1980	2033
Height (mm)	1780	1450
Wheel Base (mm)	3100	-
Seating Capacity	6	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	435
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	3rd Row 50:50 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	-	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No
Rear Curtain	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Steering Wheel with Memory Function,Shift-by-wire Selector,18-way Driver Power Seat,Easy Access Driver Seat,Driver Comfort Seat,12-way Front Passenger Power Seat,Passenger Seat Electric Adjust - Rear Buttons,2nd Row Captain Seats with 8-Way Power Adjust,Massage Seats -2nd Row,Wide Wing out Headrests-2nd Row,1st & 2nd Row Relaxation Comfort Seats with Leg Support,2nd Row Seat–One Touch Fold,Remote Folding Seats - 2nd & 3rd Row,Rear Occupant Alert	-
Massage Seats	Front	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Vehicle to Load Charging	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	Front Only	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Reading Lamp
Additional Features	4-spoke Leatherette Steering Wheel,Illuminated Steering Wheel Emblem,Cupholder with Sliding Cover - 1st Row,Suede Headlining,Metal Scuff Plates,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Roof AC Vents - 2nd Row & 3rd Row	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	64	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Panthera MetalPebble GrayAurora Black PearlSnow White PearlOcean Blue PearlEV9 Colours	Spectral BlueWhiteHigh Tech SilverPolar WhiteObsidian BlackAMG C43 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	GT-Line Exterior Styling,Body Colored Exterior Flush Door Handles - Automatic,Starmap Daytime Running Lights (SDRL),Digital Pattern Lighting Grille,Intelligent Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps (ILED),Dynamic Welcome Function,Starmap LED Rear Combination Lamp,Glossy Black ORVM (heated & memory function),Glossy Black Beltline,Glossy Black Door Garnish with,Gunmetal Paint Accents,Gunmetal Sporty Skid Plates,Black Bridge Type Roof Rack,Glossy Black Wheel Arch Cladding,Rear Spoiler with LED HMSL,Frunk (52l)	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Rear	Front
Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Powered
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	275/ 50 R20	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Panthera MetalPebble GrayAurora Black PearlSnow White PearlOcean Blue PearlEV9 Colours

Spectral BlueWhiteHigh Tech SilverPolar WhiteObsidian BlackAMG C43 Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	10	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	All	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Digital Car Key	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Digital Car Key

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

SOS Button

RSA

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	No
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	No
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	-
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	14	-
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay,Next-gen Kia Connect with 100+ Features,Hidden Haptic Touchscreen Buttons,Meridian Premium Sound System with 14 Speakers,Active Sound Design	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia EV9
- 99.8 kWh battery pack will deliver a real-world range of over 500km.
- Loaded with luxury: Electrically-adjustable steering and seats, massaged, heated, ventilated 2nd row seats, 3-zone climate control, dual sunroofs, 64 colour ambient lighting and more.
- Strong safety package with 10 airbags, high-res cameras and ADAS.
- Practical 333-litre boot space even with the 3rd row in use.
- 0- 100 kmph in just 5.3 seconds. This giant 7-seater is fast!
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
- Great performance despite a smaller engine
- AMG touches in the cabin make the interiors a special experience
- Ambient lighting looks great
- 4.7 seconds to 100kmph means it’s really really quick too
- Still has all the space and practicality of a luxury sedan

Kia EV9
- Interior quality does not feel as luxurious as German cars in a similar price bracket.
- Price is close to or even higher than flagship SUVs from German luxury brands.
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
- Ride not as comfortable as the regular C-Class
- To get the best of the engine takes more effort
- More expensive than similar sporty rivals

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Features
6 months ago
Launch
6 months ago

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia EV9 and Mercedes-Benz AMG C43?

A ) Kia EV9 price starts at ₹1.30 Cr & Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 price starts at ₹99.40 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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