Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS
Compare prices, claimed and real-world range, battery capacity, charging, performance, space and ownership-relevant specifications side by side.
Updated 23 September 2026 · Specifications can vary by variant and model year.
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Comparison overview
| Specification | Kia EV9 | Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS |
|---|---|---|
| Variant | GT-Line 99.8 kWh | 53 4MATIC+ |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1.30 Cr | ₹2.45 Cr |
| Claimed range | 561 km | 526 km |
| Real-world range | 445 km | 420 km |
| Battery capacity | 99.8 kWh | 107.8 kWh |
| Motor power | 282.62 kW | 560 kW |
| DC fast charge | 24m | 31m |
| Seating | 6 seats | 5 seats |
What the numbers say
- Kia EV9 has the lowest listed ex-showroom price at ₹1.30 Cr.
- Kia EV9 has the highest displayed claimed range at 561 km.
- Kia EV9 has the shortest displayed DC charging time at 24m.
Quick verdict
Best Range
Winner
Kia EV9
561 km ARAI range
Best Value
Winner
Kia EV9
₹1.30 Cr for 561 km
Best Performance
Winner
Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS
560 kW, 0-100 in 3.4s
Best for City
Winner
Kia EV9
5.6 km/kWh efficiency
Fastest Charging
Winner
Kia EV9
0-80% in 24 min
Most Spacious
Winner
Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS
610L boot, 5 seats
Winners are calculated from the displayed specifications. They are not paid rankings and should be considered alongside price, charging access and your daily usage.
Detailed specifications
| Price (Ex-showroom) | ₹1.30 Cr | ₹2.45 Cr |
| Vehicle Type | car | car |
| Launch Date | 1 Oct 2024 | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| ARAI Range | 561 km Best | 526 km |
| Real World Range | 445 km Best | 420 km |
| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh | 107.8 kWh Best |
| Efficiency | 5.6 km/kWh Best | 4.9 km/kWh |
| Fast Charging (0-80%) | 24m Best | 31m |
| Home Charging (0-100%) | 24 hrs | 10 hrs Best |
| Motor Power | 282.62 kW | 560 kW Best |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 250 km/h Best |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3s | 3.4s Best |
| Seating Capacity | 6 seats Best | 5 seats |
| Boot Space | 333 L | 610 L Best |
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Data and comparison methodology
Prices are ex-showroom unless stated otherwise. Claimed range comes from the applicable certification or manufacturer figure stored in the BestEV catalogue; real-world range is shown separately when available. Charging times depend on the charger, battery temperature and stated charge window. Confirm the current variant, price and warranty with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before buying.
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