Li Auto i9 (理想i9) vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The Li Auto i9 (理想i9) leads on 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 Home · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · lixiang.com
58/100#38 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
58/100#36 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i9 (理想i9)Li Auto i9 (理想i9)EQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row20 min faster· 65%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+320 kW· 160%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.8 cu ft· 14%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row18.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 43%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Li Auto i9 (理想i9) | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | 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 | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Li Auto i9 (理想i9) if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if
Score by category
out of 100
Li Auto i9 (理想i9)Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Range
94- Different test cycles - not compared.95Charging
10057Performance
8472Practicality
7765
How much is each in the US?
Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- 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?
Range
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- CLTC
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Li Auto i9 (理想i9)i9 (理想i9)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 31 min
- Ahead by
- 20 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 320 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 5.9 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Li Auto i9 (理想i9) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 18 sources
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