Mercedes Benz Eqs Suv vs Kia Ev9

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

Asynchronous Motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Number of Motors

2
2

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Auto

Number of Gears

1
1

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Motor Power

658hp
384.23 hp

Max Motor Torque

955Nm
700 Nm

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

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Battery Capacity

122 kWh
99.8 kWh

Charging Time

31 mins (10%-80% DC) hrs
24min (10% to 80% DC Fast Charger) hrs

Claimed Range

611 km
561 km

0-100kph

4.4 s
5.3 s

Terrain Modes

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Air Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multilink
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Air Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Powered
Powered

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5.95 m
6.19 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Wheel Size

21 inches
20 inches

Front Tyre Size

275/45 R21
275/ 50 R20

Rear Tyre Size

275/45 R21
275/ 50 R20

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

4 Wheel Steer

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Dimensions

Length

5125 mm
5015 mm

Width

2157 mm
1980 mm

Height

1718 mm
1780 mm

Wheelbase

3210 mm
3100 mm

Kerb Weight

3075 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

440 litres
333 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
193 mm

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Door Pockets

Cabin Boot Access

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Electric Tailgate Release

Bluetooth Connectivity

Vanity Mirror

–

Cup Holders

Sunglass Holder

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Glove Box

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

12 Volt Port

Interior Lamps

Cooled Storage

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Powered Tailgate

Trunk Light

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Rear Reading Lamp

Cooled Glovebox

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

4-zone
3-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Yes (Powered)

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Dual

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Roof Grab Handles

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Heated ORVM

–

Adjustable Underthigh Support

–
Rear Only

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Safety

Airbags

10
10

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Seat Belt Warning

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Side Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Lane Departure Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Driver Attention Warning

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Heads Up Display

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

High Beam Assist

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Scuff Plates

–

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

ORVM turn indicators

Antenna

Shark Fin

Projector Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Rub Strips

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Roof Rails

–

Connected LED

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Illuminated Logo

–

LED fog lamps

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Spoiler

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Stop Lamp

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leather
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Heated Seats

Front & Rear

Massage Seats

Rear Only

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Powered
Powered

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

50:50

Seat Count

4
6

Shift Indicator

–

Middle-Row Folding

–
Fold and Tumble

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

17.7-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Branded Music System

–
Meridian

Front Passenger Screen

–

Speakers

–
14

Third Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

SOS Button

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Check Vehicle Status via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Find My Car

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Smart Drive Information

–

Driving Analytics

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Digital Key

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