Compare Electric Vehicles
Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.
Mercedes-Benz
EQS₹1.55 - 1.55Cr
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹1.60Cr
- Range
- 857 km
- Battery
- 107.8 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 31 min
Kia
EV9₹1.30 - 1.30Cr
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹1.34Cr
- Range
- 561 km
- Battery
- 99.8 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 24 min
Quick Verdict
Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.
Best Value
EQS
Longest Range
EQS
Fastest Charging
EV9
Lowest Running Cost
EQS
Best Performance
EQS
Editor's Pick
EQS
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueEQS
- Longest RangeEQS
- Fastest ChargingEV9
- Lowest Running CostEQS
- Best PerformanceEQS
- Editor's PickEQS
Overview
Key numbers at a glance.
Battery
- Mercedes-Benz107.8 kWh (usable)
- Kia99.8 kWh (gross)
Range
- Mercedes-Benz857 km
- Kia561 km
Power
- Mercedes-Benz400 kW
- Kia283 kW
Torque
- Mercedes-Benz858 Nm (at motor)
- Kia700 Nm (at motor)
Top Speed
- Mercedes-Benz210 km/h
- Kia200 km/h
Acceleration
- Mercedes-Benz4.4s (0-100)
- Kia5.3s (0-100)
Charging Time
- Mercedes-Benz31 min (10-80%)
- Kia24 min (10-80%)
Efficiency
- Mercedes-Benz12.6 kWh/100km
- Kia17.8 kWh/100km
Price Comparison
On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.
| Component | EQS | EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom Price | ₹1,55,00,000 | ₹1,29,90,000 |
| Registration / RTO | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Road Tax | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹4,65,000 | ₹3,89,700 |
| Other Charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total On-Road Price | ₹1,59,73,500 | ₹1,33,88,200 |
Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.
EMI Calculator
Loan amount: ₹1,27,78,800
Monthly EMI
₹2,68,379
Total Interest
₹33,23,915
Total Cost
₹1,92,97,415
Battery
| Specification | EQS | EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 107.8 kWh (usable) | 99.8 kWh (gross) |
| Range | 857 km | 561 km |
Charging
| Specification | EQS | EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| DC Fast Charging (10-80%) | 31 min | 24 min(winner) |
| AC Home Charging (full) | 10 hr(winner) | 12 hr |
| Vehicle to Load | Not available | Yes |
Performance
| Specification | EQS | EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 kW(winner) | 283 kW |
| Torque | 858 Nm (at motor)(winner) | 700 Nm (at motor) |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s(winner) | 5.3s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h(winner) | 200 km/h |
| Motor Type | Not available | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Drive Layout | AWD | AWD |
Ownership Cost
Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.
| Component | EQS | EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Charging Cost (est.) | ₹14,491 | ₹20,494 |
| Annual Insurance (est.) | ₹4,65,000 | ₹3,89,700 |
| Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.) | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Annual Maintenance | Not available | Not available |
| Service Cost | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Replacement Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Warranty | Not available | Not available |
| Resale Value Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| 5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.) | ₹1,79,05,954 | ₹1,50,49,468 |
Running Cost
Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.
Charging Cost Calculator
Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.
Monthly Cost
₹1,715
Yearly Cost
₹20,575
Savings vs Petrol / yr
₹80,225
Savings vs Diesel / yr
₹53,025
Dimensions
| Specification | EQS | EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5216 mm | 5015 mm |
| Width | 1926 mm | 1980 mm |
| Height | 1512 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3210 mm | 3100 mm |
Safety
| Specification | EQS | EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| NCAP Rating | 5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2021) | 5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2023) |
| Airbags | Not available | 10 |
| ADAS | Not available | Yes |
Features
Warranty
Colours
Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.
EQS
High Tech Silver
EV9
Aurora Black
Pros & Cons
Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.
EQS
Pros
- 857 km ARAI range — the highest of any EV on sale in India
- Dual-motor 4MATIC AWD
- Locally assembled in Pune
Cons
- Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the EV9
- Higher charging time than the EV9
EV9
Pros
- 6-seat flagship SUV with second-row captain seats
- 561 km range
- Level 3 autonomous-ready hardware
Cons
- Lower range than the EQS
- Lower power than the EQS
- Lower torque than the EQS
- Lower top speed than the EQS
Expert Verdict
A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.
EQS
The EQS leads on range, power, torque. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.
EV9
The EV9 leads on ex-showroom (starting), charging time. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.
Ratings
Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.
EQS
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Value
Ownership
EV9
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Value
Ownership
Owner Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
EQS
EV9
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueEQS
- Longest RangeEQS
- Fastest ChargingEV9
- Lowest Running CostEQS
- Best PerformanceEQS
- Editor's PickEQS
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueEQS
- Longest RangeEQS
- Fastest ChargingEV9
- Lowest Running CostEQS
- Best PerformanceEQS
- Editor's PickEQS
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