Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC 2025 vs Kia EV9 GT-Line

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thumb image Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC 2025 US$ 79,050
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thumb image Kia EV9 GT-Line US$ 73,900

BASIC INFO

Brand Mercedes-Benz Kia
Model EQE 350 4MATIC 2025 EV9 2025
Vehicle Type Electric Electric SUV
Trims EQE 350+ 2025, EQE 350 4MATIC 2025, EQE 500 4MATIC 2025, and AMG EQE 2025 Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line
Release Date March 2025 Q2 2025 (Expected)
Status Available Upcoming
Made In Germany South Korea
Body Type Sedan SUV
Vehicle Warranty 4 years/50,000 miles 5 years / 60,000 miles (Battery: 10 years / 100,000 miles)
Colors Standard: Black, White, Silver Metallic: Selenite Grey, Graphite Grey, Hyacinth Red AMG Exclusive: Matte Black, AMG Green Hell Magno Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Pebble Gray, Iceberg Green, Ocean Blue

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single Permanent Magnet Motor Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual Motor for AWD trims)
Horsepower 288 hp Up to 379 hp (GT-Line)
Torque 391 lb-ft Up to 516 lb-ft
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 6.0 seconds 0–60 mph in ~5.0 seconds (GT-Line)
Top Speed 130 mph 124 mph (200 km/h)
Range 320 miles 300–336 miles (EPA estimated)
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive (RWD) RWD (Base) / AWD (Higher trims)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-Ion Polymer
Battery Capacity 90.6 kWh 76.1 kWh (Base), 99.8 kWh (Long Range)
Power Consumption 3.0 mi/kWh 21 kWh/100 miles
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 10 years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 0-100% in 9.5 hrs 11 kW
Supercharging Speed (170 kW peak) 10-80% in 32 min Up to 350 kW
DC Fast Charging Speed 170 kW 10–80% in ~25 minutes
Miles of Range added Per Hour 28-32 miles 35 miles (AC), ~200 miles in 15 mins (DC)
Charging Time 9.5 hours 8 hours (AC), ~25 minutes (DC)
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (US) / Type 2 (EU) CCS Combo
Home Charging Options Mercedes Wallbox (9.6 kW) - Third-party Level 2 (up to 11 kW) - Standard 120V (1.4 kW, 3-4 miles/hour) Level 1 & Level 2 (Wallbox)
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW (48A) 11 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 196.6 in (4,994 mm) 197.4 inches
Width 75.8 in (1,926 mm) 77.9 inches
Height 56.9 in (1,446 mm) 70.1 inches
Wheelbase 122.8 in (3,119 mm) 122 inches
Ground Clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 7.8 inches
Cargo Space 15.0 cu ft 20.2 cu ft (seats up), 81.9 cu ft (folded)
Curb Weight 5,400 lbs (2,450 kg) 5,700 – 6,200 lbs
No. of Doors 4 Doors 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 6 or 7

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy (Aero-optimized) Alloy
Wheel Size 19-inch 19 to 21 inches
Front Tire 245/45 R19 255/60R19 to 285/45R21
Rear Tire 245/45 R19 255/60R19 to 285/45R21

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Rack-and-pinion Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Transmission Single-speed (Fixed Ratio) Single Speed Automatic
Turning Radius 39.0 ft (11.9 m) 19.4 ft
Gear Box Direct Drive
Front Suspension 4-link AIRMATIC (Air Suspension) MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot DRIVE PILOT (L2, hands-free where legal) Kia Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2)
Navigation System Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard DISTRONIC+ (Stop & Go, Lane Centering) Yes
Climate Control 3-zone automatic Tri-Zone Automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input USB-C + Bluetooth 5.2 Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Optional Yes
Apple Car Play Yes Wireless
Android Auto Yes Wireless
Touchscreen 12.8-inch 12.3-inch dual screen + 5-inch HVAC screen
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 10 Speakers Up to 14 (Meridian Sound System)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative braking with one-pedal driving Regenerative + Disc
Front Brakes Ventilated disc brakes Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Ventilated disc brakes Ventilated Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 9 Airbags 10
Rear Seat Belt 3-point belts (x3) Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes (Front & Rear)
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras 360-degree camera system Yes (360° view)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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