Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) vs Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC
Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify
On running cost, the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) saves more versus petrol (about ₹82,733/year). On-road price is a Delhi estimate; pick your city on each model's page. Full side-by-side below.
Pick the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) for a lower price and a lower on-road cost; choose the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC for more power and a bigger battery. Leads 3-2 of 9 tracked specs.
| Head-to-head 9 specs compared |  Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) ₹1,29,91,312 Wins 3 of 9 |  Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC ₹1,30,00,000 Wins 2 of 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹1,29,91,312Best | ₹1,30,00,000 |
| On-road (Delhi, est.) | ₹1,34,46,008Best | ₹1,34,55,000 |
| Range | 561 km ARAI | 857 km ARAI |
| Battery | 99.8 kWh | 107.8 kWhBest |
| Charging | 10-80% in ~24 min on 350kW DC; 11 kW AC home wallbox charging. Supports 400V and 800V. V2L output 3.68 kW. | ~10-80% in ~31 min on 200kW DC; AC up to 11kW wallbox (~0-100% ~10-11h) |
| Motor | 282.6 kW | 385 kWBest |
| Top speed | - | 210 km/h |
| Est. annual saving vs petrol | ₹82,733 | ₹82,733 |
| Est. insurance (year 1) | ₹4,54,696Best | ₹4,55,000 |
"real" = independently tested real-world range; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Bars scale each row to the leader; "Best" marks the stronger value. On-road and insurance are Delhi estimates, not quotes.
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FAQ
Which is better, the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) or the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC?
Pick the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) for a lower price and a lower on-road cost; choose the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC for more power and a bigger battery.
Is the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) or the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC cheaper?
The Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹1,29,91,312 versus ₹1,30,00,000. On-road in Delhi, the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) is cheaper (₹1,34,46,008).
Which has more real-world range, the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) or the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC?
A verified real-world range is not yet published for both models; each model's page shows what is available.