Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

Should you buy Kia EV9 or Mercedes-Benz EQS? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia EV9 price starts at Rs 1.30 Cr ex-showroom for New Delhi and Mercedes-Benz EQS price starts at Rs 1.63 Cr ex-showroom for New Delhi.

EV9 Vs EQS

Key Highlights	Kia EV9	Mercedes-Benz EQS
On Road Price	Rs.1,36,31,570^*	Rs.1,70,67,288^*
Range (km)	561	857
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	99.8	107.8
Charging Time	24Min-(10-80%)-350kW	-

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Kia EV9
Rs1.30 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz EQS
Rs1.63 Cr^*
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Kia EV9
GT Line
1.30 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz EQS
580 4Matic
1.63 Cr^*
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Basic Information	GT Line	580 4Matic
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,36,31,570^*	Rs.1,70,67,288^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,59,465/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.3,24,851/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.5,11,670	Rs.6,34,588
User Rating	4.9 Based on 8 Reviews	4.4 Based on 39 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 1.78/km	₹ 1.26/km

Basic Information

GT Line

580 4Matic

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,36,31,570^*

Rs.1,70,67,288^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,59,465/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.3,24,851/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.5,11,670

Rs.6,34,588

User Rating

4.9

Based on 8 Reviews

4.4

Based on 39 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.78/km

₹ 1.26/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Time	24Min-(10-80%)-350kW	-
Battery Capacity (kWh)	99.8	107.8
Motor Type	-	Two permanently excited synchronous motors
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	379bhp	750.97bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	700Nm	855Nm
Range (km)	561 km	857 km
Battery Warranty	-	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Lithium lon	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (D.C)	24Min-(10-80%)-350kW	-
Regenerative Braking	Yes	-
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

24Min-(10-80%)-350kW

Battery Capacity (kWh)

99.8

107.8

Motor Type

Two permanently excited synchronous motors

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	210
Drag Coefficient	-	0.20

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

210

Drag Coefficient

0.20

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.3 s	4.3 s
Drag Coefficient	-	0.20
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

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5015	5216
Width (mm)	1980	2125
Height (mm)	1780	1512
Wheel Base (mm)	3100	2585
Front Tread (mm)	-	1615
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2585
Seating Capacity	6	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	610
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	-
Foldable Rear Seat	3rd Row 50:50 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Rear Curtain	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	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	Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather with galvanized, Steering wheel shift paddles in silver chrome
Massage Seats	Front	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Vehicle to Load Charging	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Heated Seats	Front Only	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Seats	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	-
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	Electric Art interior( 1 Seats with lumbar support, 2 head restraints in the front and lighting (ARTICO man-made leather in black / space grey). 3 Black trim in a finely-structured look. 4 Door sill panels with “Mercedes-Benz” lettering. 5 Velor floor mats.6 Ambience lighting)
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	-
Ambient Light Colour	64	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Seats

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Exterior
Available Colours	Panthera MetalPebble GrayAurora Black PearlSnow White PearlOcean Blue PearlEV9 Colours	High Tech SilverGraphite GreySodalite BlueObsidian BlackDiamond White BrightEQS Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Trunk Opener	-	Smart
Heated Wing Mirror	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	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	-
Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	275/ 50 R20	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Panthera MetalPebble GrayAurora Black PearlSnow White PearlOcean Blue PearlEV9 Colours

High Tech SilverGraphite GreySodalite BlueObsidian BlackDiamond White BrightEQS Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	-
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	10	9
Driver Airbag	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Knee Airbags	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	All	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	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	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	12.3	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	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	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Questions & answers

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

A ) Kia EV9 price starts at ₹ 1.30 Cr & Mercedes-Benz EQS price starts at ₹ 1.63 Cr in New Delhi. Kia EV9 is cheaper between these two cars.

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