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Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS Comparison

Compare Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS to know which is better. Detailed cars comparison on Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS compare price, specs, mileage, performance, reviews and other features on car&bike.

EV9 vs EQS Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsEV9EQS
Price1.51 Cr1.51 Cr
PowerN/AN/A
ClassSUVSedan
Mileage470 Km/Full Charge857 Km/Full Charge
EV9
Kia EV9
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.51 Cr
EQS
Mercedes-Benz EQS
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.51 Cr
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GT-Line AWD
Kia EV9
GT-Line AWD
1.51 Cr
580 Celebration Edition
Mercedes-Benz EQS
580 Celebration Edition
1.51 Cr
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
7.9
N/A
Value For Money7.50-
Significance7.50-
Styling9.00-
Comfort8.80-
Safety9.00-
Merit Or Usp8.50-

Specifications

Max Power384 bhp @ N/A516 bhp
Max Torque700 Nm855 Nm
Top Speed200210
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph5.34.3
Drive TrainAWDAWD
Emissions StandardZero EmissionsZero Emissions
Motor TypeDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (Front And Rear)Dual Permanently Excited Synchronous Motors (PSM)
Motor Power282.6 KW385 KW

Features

Air ConditionerAutomaticAutomatic
Front AC Yes Yes
Rear AC Yes Yes
Third Row AC ZoneNA No
Heater No Yes
Climate ControlDual-ZoneFour-Zone
Cruise ControlAdaptiveAdaptive Cruise Control with Speed Limiter
Power Windows Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Push Start Stop Button Yes Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate Yes Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Yes Yes
Cooled Glovebox Yes Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Electric Tailgate Yes Yes
Adjustable ORVMs Yes Yes
Power Outlets 12V Yes Yes
Wireless Phone Charger Yes Yes

Pros Cons of Kia EV9

Pros

  • Cavernous cabin with extremely comfortable captain seats
  • Quick 350 kW DC charging capability
  • Excellent refinement and a whisper-quiet ride
  • Loaded with practical tech like V2L and Level 2 ADAS

Cons

  • The suspension feels bouncy over large dips
  • No air suspension offered at this price point
  • Brand perception does not match its German rivals

Verdict

The Kia EV9 is a bold statement. At Rs. 1.30 crore, it steps directly into the territory dominated by legacy luxury brands. It does not have the wafty air suspension you might expect for the money, but what it may lack in engineering precision, it easily makes up for in sheer space and usability.

The three-row cabin is genuinely practical, the electric drivetrain is muscular yet smooth, and the feature list leaves almost nothing to be desired. It is a highly capable family vehicle that also turns heads without relying on an oversized grille. Ultimately, if you value functional luxury, great ride refinement and seating for six, the EV9 is worth your attention.

Girish summarises,

“If you want something that stands out, has a massive three-row layout, and promises a feature-packed electric experience that turns heads, the EV9 is one serious contender.”

Pros Cons of Mercedes-Benz EQS

Pros

  • Long range
  • Luxury in abundance
  • More VFM

Cons

  • No massage seats on 2nd row
  • Low ground clearance
  • Not fun to drive

Verdict

The EQS is not as an electric version of the S-Class, but it is luxurious EV which us fun to drive too. It is loaded with creature comforts and luxury and comes with many new-age tech features. A big USP is that it comes with highest range for any electric car in India and at Rs. 1.55 crore, ex-showroom seems well priced too. It’s a car in which it is hard to find faults really.

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