Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kia EV9 and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines, an ACMobility subsidiary) and IC Star Automotive, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kia Philippines, via kiaphilippines.com.
Kia EV9
GT-Line variant
- SRP
- ₱5,988,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱104,202
Photo: Mercedes-Benz Philippines (IC Star Automotive, Inc.), via mercedes-benz.ph.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
EQE 350+ SUV AMG Line variant
- SRP
- ₱7,190,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱125,119
How they differ
- The Kia EV9 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱5,988,000, which is ₱1,202,000 (17%) below the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV at ₱7,190,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the EV9 is estimated at ₱104,202 a month against ₱125,119 for the EQE SUV, a difference of ₱20,917 a month.
- The EV9 makes more power (384 PS against 292.4 PS for the EQE SUV).
- The EV9 has more torque (700 Nm against 565 Nm for the EQE SUV).
- The EQE SUV claims the longer range (628 km against 505 km for the EV9).
- The EV9 has the larger battery (99.8 kWh against 96 kWh for the EQE SUV).
- The EV9 is the longer vehicle (5,015 mm against 4,863 mm for the EQE SUV).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kia EV9GT-Line, ₱5,988,000 | Mercedes-Benz EQE SUVEQE 350+ SUV AMG Line, ₱7,190,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Dual permanent magnet synchronous motors | Electric motor |
| Max power (differs) | 384 PS | 292.4 PS |
| Max torque (differs) | 700 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 99.8 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Electric range (differs) | 505 km | 628 km |
| Range test cycle (differs) | n/a | WLTP (537-628 km band) |
| Motor power (differs) | n/a | 215 kW |
| AC charging (differs) | n/a | 22 kW |
| DC fast charging (differs) | n/a | 170 kW |
| Charging time (differs) | AC 11 kW: 10-100% in 9 h 45 min; DC 50 kW: 10-80% in 83 min; DC 350 kW: 10-80% in 24 min | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain (differs) | AWD | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 5015 mm | 4863 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1980 mm | 1940 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1780 mm | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 3100 mm | 3030 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 177 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 2612 kg | 2490 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | 6.19 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 6 | n/a |
| Payload (differs) | n/a | 505 kg |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | MacPherson multi-link | AIRMATIC with adaptive damping |
| Rear suspension (differs) | 5-link multi-link | AIRMATIC with adaptive damping |
| Front brake (differs) | Disc | n/a |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | n/a |
| Tyres (differs) | 285/45R21 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | 21" alloy | 21-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with multi-collision brake | ABS with Brake Assist (BAS) |
| Airbags (differs) | 8 | 7 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Smart cruise control, blind-spot view monitor with collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, forward collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, 360-degree surround view monitor | Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Parking Package with 360-degree camera |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic Stability Control with hill-start assist and trailer stability assist | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Acceleration Slip Regulation |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 12.3" touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Meridian audio | MBUX Hyperscreen: 17.7-inch OLED central display and 12.3-inch OLED passenger display, Burmester 3D sound |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Apple CarPlay |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 12.3" LCD panoramic display with head-up display | 12.3-inch driver display |
| Headlight (differs) | Small-cube projection LED with intelligent front lighting | DIGITAL LIGHT with ULTRA RANGE high beam |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart entry with push-button start | KEYLESS-GO with flush door handles |
| Other features (differs) | Vehicle-to-load (exterior and interior), camera-type side mirrors, 52 L front trunk | Airbags: two-stage front, front side, window (curtain) and driver knee; head-up display; panoramic sliding sunroof; climatised front and rear seats |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 160,000 km (private use) | 3 years |
| Battery warranty (differs) | 8 years or 160,000 km (EV high-voltage battery) | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.