Kia Niro EV vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and 0–60 mph.
SUV
2026 Kia Niro Electric Wind
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026
53/100#45 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
58/100#36 of 87 · Everyday
Kia Niro EV is cheaper by $50,250
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Niro EVKia Niro EVEQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+59 mi· 23%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row12 min faster· 28%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+115 kW· 135%
- Cargo space
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.8 s faster· 12%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row13.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 31%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia Niro EV | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version not named | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version not named | |
| 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 | version not named | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | ||
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: "First Edition" EV (e-Niro) | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: EV (Earth), 2022 · name as listed in Korean | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia Niro EV if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia Niro EVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Range
7995Charging
1957Performance
4972Practicality
6565
How much is each in the US?
Kia Niro EV
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026 - Price checked Jan 26, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2026 Wind
- $39,700
- Wind
- $39,700
- 2026 Wave
- $44,700
- Wave
- $44,700
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
- $89,950
- EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
- $89,950
- EQS 550 4MATIC SUV
- $112,450
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVEQS SUV
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Kia Niro EV
- 253 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 59 mi
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVEQS SUV
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Kia Niro EV
- 43 min
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 31 min
- Ahead by
- 12 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Kia Niro EV
- 85 kW
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 115 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia Niro EV
- 7.8 sversion not named
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 5.9 scontested: sources disagree
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia Niro EVNiro EV
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia Niro EV
- Kia Niro EV
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Ahead by
- $50,250
Where next
Compare with others
Kia Niro EV vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 24 sources
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