Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
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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Customise comparison
Comparison overview
| Specification | Kia EV9 | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Variant | GT-Line 99.8 kWh | 450 5-Seater |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1.30 Cr | ₹1.34 Cr |
| Claimed range | 561 km | 820 km |
| Real-world range | 445 km | 575 km |
| Battery capacity | 99.8 kWh | 122 kWh |
| Motor power | 282.62 kW | 265 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.
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the highest displayed claimed range at 820 km.
- Kia EV9 has the shortest displayed DC charging time at 24m.
Quick verdict
Best Range
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
820 km ARAI range
Best Value
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
₹1.34 Cr for 820 km
Best Performance
Winner
Kia EV9
282.62 kW, 0-100 in 5.3s
Best for City
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
6.7 km/kWh efficiency
Fastest Charging
Winner
Kia EV9
0-80% in 24 min
Most Spacious
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
645L 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 | ₹1.34 Cr |
| Vehicle Type | car | car |
| Launch Date | 1 Oct 2024 | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| ARAI Range | 561 km | 820 km Best |
| Real World Range | 445 km | 575 km Best |
| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh | 122 kWh Best |
| Efficiency | 5.6 km/kWh | 6.7 km/kWh Best |
| Fast Charging (0-80%) | 24m Best | 31m |
| Home Charging (0-100%) | 24 hrs | 13 hrs Best |
| Motor Power | 282.62 kW Best | 265 kW |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/h Best |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3s Best | 6.1s |
| Seating Capacity | 6 seats Best | 5 seats |
| Boot Space | 333 L | 645 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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