Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Kia EV9

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and Kia EV9. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and Kia EV9 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore.

EQS SUV vs EV9 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	EQS SUV	EV9
Price	Rs. 1.34 Crore	Rs. 1.30 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	-
Power	-	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric

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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

450 5 Seater

Rs. 1.34 Crore

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Kia EV9

GT-Line 99.8 kWh

Rs. 1.30 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

450 5 Seater

Kia EV9

GT-Line 99.8 kWh

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Battery	122, Lithium Ion, Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	99.8, Lithium Ion, Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Max Motor Performance	265 bhp, 800 Nm	379 bhp, 700 Nm
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	210	200
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	650
DC Fast Charging		10-80 % : 24 mins, 350 kW charger
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension		Multi Link
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 4 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Front Tyres	R21	275 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	R21	275 / 50 R20
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS		Level 2
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags		10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side, Third Row Passenger Side, Front Centre, Rear Curtain)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions		Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Vents on Roof, Third row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist		360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Lighting	Yes (64 colours)	Multi-colour (64 colours)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Full-time
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door Handles	Chrome Finish with handle type	Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Rear Windshield Blind
Side Window Blinds
Soft-close Door
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener		Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	12.3" Touch-screen Display
Audio System		14 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Internal Hard Drive
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment	20 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out, shoulder support bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	20 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out, shoulder support bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Neva Gray/Balao Brown/Macchiato Beige / Space Gray)	Dual Tone (Brown and Black)
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	50:50
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat		50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type		Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Distance to Empty	Distance to Empty
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Not Applicable
Gear Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Lacquer	Snow White Pearl
	Sodalite Blue	Ocean Blue
	Velvet Brown	Pebble Gray
	Polar White	Panthera Metal
	Obsidian Black	Aurora Black Pearl
	Opalite White Bright Metallic
	Alpine Grey
	Emerald Green

Used Cars in India

5 Used EQS SUV

Rs. 1.15 Croreonwards

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EQS SUV vs EV9 Comparison FAQs

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

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and Kia EV9 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. Hence Kia EV9 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Kia EV9

Length Width Height	5136 mm * 1965 mm * 1718 mm	5015 mm * 1980 mm * 1780 mm
Ground Clearance		198 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	3210	3100

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	6 Seats and 3 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna		Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Regenerative Braking
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)
Portable EV Charging Cable

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Third Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders