Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Kia EV9 leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD
1 of 40 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 27, 2025
81/100#8 of 87 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
Maker's price (MSRP), US
77/100#16 of 87 · Everyday
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric is cheaper by $6,950
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV9Kia EV9CLA ElectricMercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+69 mi· 23%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 8%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+110 kW· 52%
- Cargo space- best on this row+9.9 cu ft· 96%
- Power- best on this row+51 kW· 34%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.2 s faster· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV9 | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV9 if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV9Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Range
88100Charging
6884Performance
30no dataPracticality
8649
How much is each in the US?
Kia EV9
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 27, 2025 - Price checked May 27, 2025 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2026 Light SR
- $54,900
- Light RWD
- $54,900
- 2026 Light LR
- $57,900
- Light Long Range RWD
- $57,900
- 2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
- $47,950
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Kia EV9
- 305 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 69 mi
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Kia EV9
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Kia EV9
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 110 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Kia EV9
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- $6,950
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV9 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 23 sources
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