Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
The Kia EV9 leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz EQB leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD
1 of 40 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 27, 2025
70/100#37 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 14, 2026
55/100#68 of 80 · Everyday
Mercedes-Benz EQB is cheaper by $1,850
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV9Kia EV9EQBMercedes-Benz EQB
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+54 mi· 22%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row11 min faster· 31%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+110 kW· 110%
- Cargo space- best on this row+14.1 cu ft· 120%
- Power- best on this row+9 kW· 6%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.3 s faster· 3%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV9 | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: EQB 250 Plus | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV9 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV9Mercedes-Benz EQB
Range
8864Charging
6023Performance
27no dataPracticality
50100
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checked May 27, 2025 - Price checked May 27, 2025 - it may be out of date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
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 14, 2026 - Price checked Aug 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
mbusa.com- 250+ SUV
- $53,050
- 300 4MATIC SUV
- $57,200
- 350 4MATIC
- $60,850
- 350 4MATIC SUV
- $60,850
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia EV9EV9
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- Kia EV9
- 305 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQB
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 54 mi
Which charges faster?
Kia EV9EV9
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- Kia EV9
- Mercedes-Benz EQB
- Ahead by
- 11 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- Kia EV9
- Mercedes-Benz EQB
- Ahead by
- 110 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Mercedes-Benz EQBEQB
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQB
- Kia EV9
- Mercedes-Benz EQB
- Ahead by
- $1,850
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV9 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 29 sources
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